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CVE-2022-21715 Detail

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.


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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:

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

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') cwe source acceptance level NIST   GitHub, Inc.  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2022-21715
NVD Published Date:
01/24/2022
NVD Last Modified:
11/21/2024
Source:
GitHub, Inc.