CVE-2023-46240

CodeIgniter4 vulnerable to information disclosure when detailed error report is displayed in production environment

Description

CodeIgniter is a PHP full-stack web framework. Prior to CodeIgniter4 version 4.4.3, if an error or exception occurs, a detailed error report is displayed even if in the production environment. As a result, confidential information may be leaked. Version 4.4.3 contains a patch. As a workaround, replace `ini_set('display_errors', '0')` with `ini_set('display_errors', 'Off')` in `app/Config/Boot/production.php`.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.43%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: codeigniter4 CodeIgniter4
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/security/advisories/GHSA-hwxf-qxj7-7rfj vendor advisory
https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/commit/423569fc31e29f51635a2e59c89770333f0e7563 patch
https://codeigniter4.github.io/userguide/general/errors.html#error-reporting product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-46240?
CVE-2023-46240 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-46240?
To fix CVE-2023-46240, 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-2023-46240 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-46240 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-46240?
CVE-2023-46240 affects codeigniter4 CodeIgniter4.
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