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CVE-2015-8980: The plural form formula in ngettext family of calls in php-gettext before 1.0.12 allows remote attackers to ex

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CVE-2015-8980 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting php-gettext, leap, enterprise linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The plural form formula in ngettext family of calls in php-gettext before 1.0.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Why this priority

  • Critical severity
  • EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
  • Public exploit reference
  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
  • On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score9.8 (Critical)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance6.4% (top 6%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-20
Published2019-11-04
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Debian GNU/Linux · Vendor: fedoraproject · opensuse · php-gettext project · redhat

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

php-gettext project php-gettext UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.0.12
Fixed in: 1.0.12
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy php-gettext || rpm -q php-gettext || php-gettext --version
2. UPGRADE to 1.0.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade php-gettext
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade php-gettext
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
opensuse leap MITIGATE
Affected: 42.1 · 42.2
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 42.1
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
redhat enterprise linux MITIGATE
Affected: 5.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
fedoraproject fedora MITIGATE
Affected: 24
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 24
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Exact fixes by distribution

A distro patch exists: prefer upgrading over downgrading.
Fedora 46 · keepalived · FIXED · 2.4.3-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-0c83a077d7 · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-0c83a077d7
Fedora ELN · dracut · FIXED · 111-5.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-982407d9e3 · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-982407d9e3
Ubuntu 22.04 · php-gettext · NOT AFFECTED
Debian 12 · php-gettext · FIXED · 1.0.12-0.1
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade php-gettext dpkg --compare-versions "$(dpkg-query -W -f='${Version}' php-gettext)" ge "1.0.12-0.1" && echo PATCHED || echo STILL-VULNERABLE
Debian 12 · phpmyadmin · FIXED · 4:4.6.6-1
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade phpmyadmin dpkg --compare-versions "$(dpkg-query -W -f='${Version}' phpmyadmin)" ge "4:4.6.6-1" && echo PATCHED || echo STILL-VULNERABLE
Debian 13 · phpmyadmin · FIXED · 4:4.6.6-1
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade phpmyadmin dpkg --compare-versions "$(dpkg-query -W -f='${Version}' phpmyadmin)" ge "4:4.6.6-1" && echo PATCHED || echo STILL-VULNERABLE
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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-8980?

php-gettext: upgrade to 1.0.12; leap: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; enterprise linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-8980 being exploited?

CVE-2015-8980 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-8980 affect?

CVE-2015-8980 affects php-gettext, leap, enterprise linux. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The plural form formula in ngettext family of calls in php-gettext before 1.0.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How urgent is CVE-2015-8980?

Priority 73/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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