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MEDIUM

CVE-2020-7064

CVSS v3

5.4

MEDIUM

EPSS Score

4.3 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-02

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

In PHP versions 7.2.x below 7.2.9, 7.3.x below 7.3.16 and 7.4.x below 7.4.4, while parsing EXIF data with exif_read_data() function, it is possible for malicious data to cause PHP to read one byte of uninitialized memory. This could potentially lead to information disclosure or crash.

Technical details

Published
2020-04-01

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7064?

In PHP versions 7.2.x below 7.2.9, 7.3.x below 7.3.16 and 7.4.x below 7.4.4, while parsing EXIF data with exif_read_data() function, it is possible for malicious data to cause PHP to read one byte of uninitialized memory. This could potentially lead to information disclosure or crash.

Is CVE-2020-7064 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2020-7064 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 4.3% on 2026-10-02, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-7064?

CVE-2020-7064 has a CVSS v3 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM severity).

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