Check Point Advisories

PHP Functions Remote Code Execution

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2024-0137
Date Published:	17 Apr 2024
Severity:	Critical
Last Updated:	Thursday 06 June, 2024
Source:
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?
Vulnerability Description	PHP functions may be used to exploit remote code execution vulnerabilities. A remote attacker can exploit these vulnerabilities by sending a specially crafted request to the victim. Successful exploitation would allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

Protection Overview

This protection detects attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your Security Gateway product to the latest IPS update. For information on how to update IPS, go to SBP-2006-05, click on Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R81 / R80 / R77 / R75

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the PHP Functions Remote Code Execution protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
Install policy on all Security Gateways.

This protection's log will contain the following information:

Attack Name: Web Server Enforcement Violation.
Attack Information: PHP Functions Remote Code Execution