Description
Symfony is a PHP framework for web and console applications and a set of reusable PHP components. Prior to 5.4.52, 6.4.40, 7.4.12, and 8.0.12, the server:log listener (Symfony\Bridge\Monolog\Command\ServerLogCommand) binds to 0.0.0.0:9911 by default and processes each received frame with unserialize(base64_decode($message)) without authentication, integrity checks, or an allowed_classes allowlist, allowing any reachable host to submit attacker-chosen serialized PHP payloads that can crash the listener and may trigger object-injection gadget effects. This issue is fixed in versions 5.4.52, 6.4.40, 7.4.12, and 8.0.12.
Published: 2026-07-14
Score: 8.3 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The ServerLogCommand service in Symfony's MonologBridge listens on 0.0.0.0:9911 and deserializes every received frame using unserialize(base64_decode($message)). This process is performed without authentication, integrity verification, or an allowed_classes allowlist. Consequently, any reachable host can submit a crafted serialized PHP payload. The CVE description states the payload can crash the listener and may trigger object-injection gadget effects. Whether these gadgets lead to arbitrary code execution is not confirmed in the official advisory and is therefore inferred from the nature of the weakness. The flaw represents a PHP object deserialization vulnerability (CWE‑502) combined with improper access control (CWE‑668).

Affected Systems

Any installation of Symfony or its MonologBridge component that has the server:log command enabled and is running a version earlier than 5.4.52, 6.4.40, 7.4.12, or 8.0.12 is vulnerable. The listener binds to 0.0.0.0:9911 by default, so systems exposed on that port are at risk.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS v3.1 score of 8.3 indicates a high severity risk because the flaw permits remote exploitation without authentication. The EPSS score is below 1 %, which suggests that exploitation attempts are currently unlikely, yet the exposed listener is a valuable target for determined actors. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog. Exploitation requires network connectivity to TCP port 9911 and the ability to send a valid base64‑encoded serialized object; local privileges are not required. The possibility of arbitrary code execution through gadget chains is inferred rather than proven, meaning the threat level depends on the existence of exploitable gadget chains in the application’s environment.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 1, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Symfony to version 5.4.52 or later, or 6.4.40 or later, or 7.4.12 or later, or 8.0.12 or later, where the ServerLogCommand listener has been hardened.
  • If an upgrade cannot be performed immediately, disable the server:log command by removing or commenting it out in the console configuration, or by setting the command to disabled.
  • Block or restrict access to TCP port 9911 at the network perimeter or via a firewall so that only trusted hosts can reach the listener.
  • If the listener is not required, consider disabling the entire Service or removing the MonologBridge component from the application.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 1, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories
Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6312-1 symfony security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6317-1 symfony security update
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-m7v2-7gxm-vc2v Symfony has Unauthenticated PHP Object Deserialization in MonologBridge server:log Listener
History

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Symfony
Symfony monolog-bridge
Symfony symfony
Vendors & Products Symfony
Symfony monolog-bridge
Symfony symfony

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Symfony is a PHP framework for web and console applications and a set of reusable PHP components. Prior to 5.4.52, 6.4.40, 7.4.12, and 8.0.12, the server:log listener (Symfony\Bridge\Monolog\Command\ServerLogCommand) binds to 0.0.0.0:9911 by default and processes each received frame with unserialize(base64_decode($message)) without authentication, integrity checks, or an allowed_classes allowlist, allowing any reachable host to submit attacker-chosen serialized PHP payloads that can crash the listener and may trigger object-injection gadget effects. This issue is fixed in versions 5.4.52, 6.4.40, 7.4.12, and 8.0.12.
Title Symfony: Unauthenticated PHP Object Deserialization in MonologBridge server:log Listener
Weaknesses CWE-502
CWE-668
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 8.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


Subscriptions

Symfony Monolog-bridge Symfony
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: GitHub_M

Published:

Updated: 2026-07-14T18:24:19.069Z

Reserved: 2026-05-08T18:45:10.097Z

Link: CVE-2026-45077

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-07-14T18:24:16.139Z

cve-icon NVD

No data.

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-01T09:30:03Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-502

    Deserialization of Untrusted Data

  • CWE-668

    Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere