Vulnerability Details 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 `API\ResponseTrait` in Codeigniter4 prior to version 4.1.8. Attackers can do XSS attacks if a potential victim is using `API\ResponseTrait`. Version 4.1.8 contains a patch for this vulnerability. There are two potential workarounds available. Users may avoid using `API\ResponseTrait` or `ResourceController` Users may also disable Auto Route and use defined routes only.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score
EPSS Score 0.006
EPSS Ranking 68.9%
CVSS Severity
CVSS v3 Score 5.4
CVSS v2 Score 4.3
References
- https://codeigniter4.github.io/userguide/incoming/routing.html#use-defined-routes-only
- https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/commit/70d881cf5322b7c32e69516aebd2273ac6a1e8dd
- https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/security/advisories/GHSA-7528-7jg5-6g62
- https://codeigniter4.github.io/userguide/incoming/routing.html#use-defined-routes-only
- https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/commit/70d881cf5322b7c32e69516aebd2273ac6a1e8dd
- https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/security/advisories/GHSA-7528-7jg5-6g62
Products affected by CVE-2022-21715
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cpe:2.3:a:codeigniter:codeigniter:4.0.0
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cpe:2.3:a:codeigniter:codeigniter:4.0.1
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cpe:2.3:a:codeigniter:codeigniter:4.0.2
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cpe:2.3:a:codeigniter:codeigniter:4.0.3
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cpe:2.3:a:codeigniter:codeigniter:4.0.4
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cpe:2.3:a:codeigniter:codeigniter:4.0.5
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cpe:2.3:a:codeigniter:codeigniter:4.1.0
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cpe:2.3:a:codeigniter:codeigniter:4.1.1
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cpe:2.3:a:codeigniter:codeigniter:4.1.2
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cpe:2.3:a:codeigniter:codeigniter:4.1.3
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cpe:2.3:a:codeigniter:codeigniter:4.1.4
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cpe:2.3:a:codeigniter:codeigniter:4.1.5
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cpe:2.3:a:codeigniter:codeigniter:4.1.6
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cpe:2.3:a:codeigniter:codeigniter:4.1.7