CVE-2022-31629

What it is

In PHP versions before 7.4.31, 8.0.24 and 8.1.11, the vulnerability enables network and same-site attackers to set a standard insecure cookie in the victim's browser which is treated as a `__Host-` or `__Secure-` cookie by PHP applications.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of data tampering.

Exploit odds

49.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2022-09-28 23:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 04:45 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 49.6% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 6.5 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2022-09-28 23:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 04:45 UTC

Exploit probability

49.6% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-20 · Improper input validation

Record status

Modified

Affected

• PHP < 7.4.31
• PHP < 8.0.24
• PHP < 8.1.11
• Fedoraproject Fedora 35
• Fedoraproject Fedora 36
• Fedoraproject Fedora 37
• Debian Linux 10.0
• Debian Linux 11.0

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 6.5

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

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