EIP-2026-104648
PRE-CVEPHP 5.0.0 - 'hw_docbyanchor()' Local Denial of Service
Title source: legacyExploitation Summary
EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-104648. PoCs published by Yakir Wizman.
AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit triggers a local denial of service in PHP 5.0.0 by calling the hw_docbyanchor() function with invalid arguments, causing a crash. It requires the domxml extension to be loaded.
Description
PHP 5.0.0 - 'hw_docbyanchor()' Local Denial of Service
Exploits (1)
exploitdb
WORKING POC
by Yakir Wizman · phpdosphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40314
This exploit triggers a local denial of service in PHP 5.0.0 by calling the hw_docbyanchor() function with invalid arguments, causing a crash. It requires the domxml extension to be loaded.
Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Dos
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target:
PHP 5.0.0
No auth needed
Prerequisites:
domxml extension loaded
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026
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Details
Status
pre_cve
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026