CWE-616: Incomplete Identification of Uploaded File Variables (PHP)

low-risk

The PHP application uses an old method for processing uploaded files by referencing the four global variables that are set for each file (e.g. $varname, $varname_size, $varname_name, $varname_type). These variables could be overwritten by attackers, causing the application to process unauthorized files.

Abstraction: Variant

Common Consequences

Confidentiality Read Files or Directories

Real-World Examples (9)

CVE CVSS EPSS KEV
CVE-2024-31601 9.8 0.2%
CVE-2023-38947 7.2 0.2%
CVE-2024-52305 6.5 0.1%
CVE-2024-29858 9.8 0.1%
CVE-2025-67084 9.9 0.1%
CVE-2024-28520 6.5 0.1%
CVE-2026-22789 5.4 0.0%
CVE-2025-52130 5.4 0.0%
CVE-2025-59402 5.4 0.0%
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low-risk
Active Threat 0/50 · Minimal
Exploit Availability 0/50 · Minimal