Directory traversal vulnerability in the ZipArchive::extractTo function in ext/zip/php_zip.c in PHP before 5.4.45, 5.5.x before 5.5.29, and 5.6.x before 5.6.13 and ext/zip/ext_zip.cpp in HHVM before 3.12.1 allows remote attackers to create arbitrary empty directories via a crafted ZIP archive.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity though user interaction is required and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts limited integrity, for affected systems. Impacting 2 products from php, from hiphop_virtual_machine_for_php_project organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2016, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2016-05-22T01:59:00.163
2026-05-06T22:30:45.220
Modified
CVSSv3.0: 4.3 (MEDIUM)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
8.6
2.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | php | php | ≤ 5.4.45 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.0 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.1 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.2 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.3 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.4 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.5 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.6 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.7 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.8 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.9 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.10 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.11 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.12 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.13 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.14 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.18 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.19 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.20 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.21 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.22 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.23 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.24 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.25 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.26 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.27 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.28 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.6.0 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.6.1 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.6.2 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.6.3 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.6.4 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.6.5 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.6.6 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.6.7 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.6.8 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.6.9 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.6.10 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.6.11 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.6.12 | Yes |
| Application | hiphop_virtual_machine_for_php_project | hiphop_virtual_machine_for_php | ≤ 3.12 | Yes |
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