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CVE-2022-21715

5.4 · MEDIUM

CodeIgniter4 is the 4.x branch of CodeIgniter, a PHP full-stack web framework.

Published Jan 24, 2022CWE-79EPSS 1.00%

Overview

CVE-2022-21715 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 24, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refcodeigniter4.github.io/userguide/incoming/routing.html#use-defined-routes-onlyGitHubgithub.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/commit/70d881cf5322b7c32e69516aebd2273ac6a1e8ddGitHubgithub.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/security/advisories/GHSA-7528-7jg5-6g62Refcodeigniter4.github.io/userguide/incoming/routing.html#use-defined-routes-onlyGitHubgithub.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/commit/70d881cf5322b7c32e69516aebd2273ac6a1e8ddGitHubgithub.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/security/advisories/GHSA-7528-7jg5-6g62

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-21715?

CVE-2022-21715 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 24, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-21715?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-21715?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-21715?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2022-21715 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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