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.
Cross-site Scripting
ProviderTypeBase ScoreAtk. VectorAtk. ComplexityPriv. RequiredVector
NISTNIST
5.4 MEDIUM
NETWORK
LOW
NONE
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
GitHub_MCNA
5.4 MEDIUM
NETWORK
LOW
NONE
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
CVEADP
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CISA-ADPADP
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Base Score
CVSS 3.x
EPSS Score
Percentile: 68%
VendorProductVersion
codeignitercodeigniter
4.0.0 ≤
𝑥
< 4.1.8
𝑥
= Vulnerable software versions
Common Weakness Enumeration
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