CVE-2023-32692

Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Validation Placeholders

Description

CodeIgniter is a PHP full-stack web framework. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code when you use Validation Placeholders. The vulnerability exists in the Validation library, and validation methods in the controller and in-model validation are also vulnerable because they use the Validation library internally. This issue is patched in version 4.3.5.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.57%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: codeigniter4 CodeIgniter4
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/security/advisories/GHSA-m6m8-6gq8-c9fj mitigation vendor advisory
https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/blob/develop/CHANGELOG.md release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-32692?
CVE-2023-32692 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-32692?
To fix CVE-2023-32692, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-32692 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-32692 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-32692?
CVE-2023-32692 affects codeigniter4 CodeIgniter4.
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