# CVE-2016-6175: Eval injection vulnerability in php-gettext 1.0.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a crafted plural fo

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2017-02-07 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Eval injection vulnerability in php-gettext 1.0.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a crafted plural forms header.

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## References

- https://kmkz-web-blog.blogspot.cz/2016/07/advisory-cve-2016-6175.html
- https://github.com/NagVis/nagvis/commit/4fe8672a5aec3467da72b5852ca6d283c15adb53
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40154/
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/php-gettext/+bug/1606184
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40154

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