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Type: withdrawalSources: OSVAdvisory ID: UBUNTU-CVE-2026-25237

PEAR is a framework and distribution system for reusable PHP components. Prior to version 1.33.0, use of preg_replace() with the /e modifier in bug update email handling can enable PHP code execution if attacker-controlled content reaches the evaluated replacement. This issue has been patched in version 1.33.0.

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31 Oct 2026, 16:38 UTC · Revision 1

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UBUNTU-CVE-2026-25237

core-osv · Original source

Published 3 Feb 2026, 19:16 UTC

PEAR is a framework and distribution system for reusable PHP components. Prior to version 1.33.0, use of preg_replace() with the /e modifier in bug update email handling can enable PHP code execution if attacker-controlled content reaches the evaluated replacement. This issue has been patched in version 1.33.0.

osv:UBUNTU-CVE-2026-25237

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Complete source record
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