CVE-2025-7381

MEDIUM
Published Jul 9, 2025 Modified Apr 15, 2026 CWE-497

Description

ImpactThis is an information disclosure vulnerability originating from PHP's base image. This vulnerability exposes the PHP version through an X-Powered-By header, which attackers could exploit to fingerprint the server and identify potential weaknesses. WorkaroundsThe mitigation requires changing the expose_php variable from "On" to "Off" in the file located at /usr/local/etc/php/php.ini.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-497 CWE-497

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-7381? +
ImpactThis is an information disclosure vulnerability originating from PHP's base image. This vulnerability exposes the PHP version through an X-Powered-By header, which attackers could exploit to fingerprint the server and identify potential weaknesses. WorkaroundsThe mitigation requires changing the expose_php variable from "On" to "Off" in the file located at /usr/local/etc/php/php.ini. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2025-7381? +
CVE-2025-7381 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-7381? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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