The sapi_header_op function in main/SAPI.c in PHP before 5.4.38, 5.5.x before 5.5.22, and 5.6.x before 5.6.6 supports deprecated line folding without considering browser compatibility, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks against Internet Explorer by leveraging (1) %0A%20 or (2) %0D%0A%20 mishandling in the header function.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.1, 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 data confidentiality, limited integrity, for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from php 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.
2016-08-07T10:59:01.320
2025-04-12T10:46:40.837
Deferred
CVSSv3.0: 6.1 (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 | ≤ 5.4.37 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.0 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.0 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.0 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.0 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.0 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.0 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.0 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.0 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.0 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.0 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.0 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.5.0 | 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 | 5.6.0 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.6.0 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.6.0 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.6.0 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.6.0 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.6.0 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.6.0 | Yes |
| Application | php | php | 5.6.0 | 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 |
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