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GHSA-7528-7jg5-6g62
No affected components available
Impact
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was found in API\ResponseTrait in Codeigniter4.
Attackers can do XSS attacks if you are using API\ResponseTrait.
Patches
Upgrade to v4.1.8 or later.
Workarounds
Do one of the following:
- Do not use
API\ResponseTraitnorResourceController - Disable Auto Route and Use Defined Routes Only
References
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:
- Open an issue in codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4
- Email us at SECURITY.md
The vulnerability can be exploited over the network without needing physical access. It is easy for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability. An attacker does not need any special privileges or access rights. The attacker needs the user to perform some action, like clicking a link. The impact is confined to the system where the vulnerability exists. There is a low impact on the confidentiality of the information. There is a low impact on the integrity of the data.
Exploitation attempts have been detected. Elevated vigilance and prompt remediation are advised.
The exploit probability is very low. The vulnerability is unlikely to be exploited in the next 30 days.
We did not find any exploit available. Neither in GitHub repositories nor in the Exploit-Database.
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