CVE-2025-14180
HIGHCVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
0.0%
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
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.
Technical Details
- Published
- 12/27/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-14180?
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.
Is CVE-2025-14180 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2025-14180 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 0.0%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-14180?
CVE-2025-14180 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
Is CVE-2025-14180 affecting your environment?
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