CVE-2019-9637

CVE-2019-9637 is a high-severity vulnerability in Php with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
• CVSS v2: 5.0
• EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-264
• Affected product: Php
• Published: 2019-03-09
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in PHP before 7.1.27, 7.2.x before 7.2.16, and 7.3.x before 7.3.3. Due to the way rename() across filesystems is implemented, it is possible that file being renamed is briefly available with wrong permissions while the rename is ongoing, thus enabling unauthorized users to access the data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-9637?

An issue was discovered in PHP before 7.1.27, 7.2.x before 7.2.16, and 7.3.x before 7.3.3. Due to the way rename() across filesystems is implemented, it is possible that file being renamed is briefly available with wrong permissions while the rename is ongoing, thus enabling unauthorized users to access the data.

How severe is CVE-2019-9637?

CVE-2019-9637 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-9637 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-9637?

CVE-2019-9637 primarily affects Php. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9637?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-9637 published?

CVE-2019-9637 was published on 2019-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00104.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-06/msg00012.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-06/msg00041.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-06/msg00044.html
• https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2519
• https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3299
• https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=77630
• https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00043.html
• https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190502-0007/
• https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K53825211
• https://usn.ubuntu.com/3922-1/
• https://usn.ubuntu.com/3922-2/
• https://usn.ubuntu.com/3922-3/
• https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4403
• https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2019-07

Affected products (10)

• cpe:2.3:a:php:php:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:18.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:18.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:42.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:netapp:storage_automation_store:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Threat intelligence

Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:

• 45.84.120.3 (ipv4-addr)
• 79.137.34.248 (ipv4-addr)
• 221.161.235.168 (ipv4-addr)
• 200.196.50.91 (ipv4-addr)
• 187.51.208.158 (ipv4-addr)
• 187.141.71.166 (ipv4-addr)
• 187.110.238.50 (ipv4-addr)
• 182.93.50.90 (ipv4-addr)