CVE Vulnerability

CVE-2022-21715

CodeIgniter4 is the 4.x branch of CodeIgniter, a PHP full-stack web framework. A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability was found in `APIResponseTrait` in Codeigniter4 prior to version 4.1.8. Attackers can do XSS attacks if a potential victim is using `APIResponseTrait`. Version 4.1.8 contains a patch for this vulnerability. There are two potential workarounds available. Users may avoid using `APIResponseTrait` or `ResourceController` Users may also disable Auto Route and use defined routes only.

4.3 /10

CVSS v2.0 :

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 8.6 / Impact : 2.9

Attack Vector

Attack Complexity

Privileges Required

User Interaction

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact PARTIAL

Availability Impact NONE

Scope

6.1 /10

CVSS v3.0 : MEDIUM

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 2.7

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact NONE

Scope CHANGED

References
Link Resource
https://codeigniter4.github.io/userguide/incoming/routing.html#use-defined-routes-only Mitigation Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/security/advisories/GHSA-7528-7jg5-6g62 Mitigation Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/commit/70d881cf5322b7c32e69516aebd2273ac6a1e8dd Patch Third Party Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1

cpe:2.3:a:codeigniter:codeigniter:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Information

Published : 2022-01-24 08:15

Updated : 2022-01-28 06:46

NVD link : CVE-2022-21715

Mitre link : CVE-2022-21715

Products Affected
No products.
CWE
CWE-79