CVE-2026-92842: The convert.base64-encode, convert.quoted-printable-encode and convert.quoted-printable-decode stream filters

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MEDIUM 5.9REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-92842 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting php. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The convert.base64-encode, convert.quoted-printable-encode and convert.quoted-printable-decode stream filters accept a line-break-chars option whose length is tracked separately from the string itself. The filter constructors duplicate the value with pestrdup(), which stops at the first NUL byte, while keeping the original length. When the filter later emits a line break it copies the recorded length out of the truncated allocation, reading past

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 87%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-122, CWE-125
Published	2026-09-25
Last modified	2026-10-27

Publisher (CNA): PHP Group · Vendor: php

Last updated 2026-10-27 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-09-25 22:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-27 15:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

php php UPGRADE

Affected: >= 8.2.0 and < 8.2.34 · >= 8.3.0 and < 8.3.35 · >= 8.4.0 and < 8.4.26 · >= 8.5.0 and < 8.5.11

Fixed in: 8.2.34, 8.3.35, 8.4.26, 8.5.11

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy php || rpm -q php || php --version

2. UPGRADE to 8.2.34 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade php

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade php

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison php sudo apt install php=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.2.0> sudo apt-mark hold php

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list php sudo dnf downgrade php-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add php

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-92842?

php: upgrade to 8.2.34, 8.3.35, 8.4.26, 8.5.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-92842 being exploited?

CVE-2026-92842 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-2026-92842 affect?

CVE-2026-92842 affects php. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). The convert.base64-encode, convert.quoted-printable-encode and convert.quoted-printable-decode stream filters accept a line-break-chars option whose length is tracked separately from the string itself. The filter constructors duplicate the

How urgent is CVE-2026-92842?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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