Vulnerability Description
In PHP versions 8.1.* before 8.1.34, 8.2.* before 8.2.30, 8.3.* before 8.3.29, 8.4.* before 8.4.16, 8.5.* before 8.5.1 when using the PDO PostgreSQL driver with PDO::ATTR_EMULATE_PREPARES enabled, an invalid character sequence (such as \x99) in a prepared statement parameter may cause the quoting function PQescapeStringConn to return NULL, leading to a null pointer dereference in pdo_parse_params() function. This may lead to crashes (segmentation fault) and affect the availability of the target server.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Php | Php | >= 8.1.0, < 8.1.34 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/php/php-src/security/advisories/GHSA-8xr5-qppj-gvwjExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-14180?
CVE-2025-14180 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In PHP versions 8.1.* before 8.1.34, 8.2.* before 8.2.30, 8.3.* before 8.3.29, 8.4.* before 8.4.16, 8.5.* before 8.5.1 when using the PDO PostgreSQL driver with PDO::ATTR_EMULATE_PREPARES enabled, an ...
How severe is CVE-2025-14180?
CVE-2025-14180 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-14180?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Php Php.