CVE-2022-46170: Codeigniter4/framework CodeIgniter4 Potential Session Handlers Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6cq5-8cj7-g558
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CVSS 8.6
CWE-287
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-46170 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.6) codeigniter4 potential session handlers vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Codeigniter4/framework libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves codeigniter4 potential session handlers vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.2.11.

CVE-2022-46170 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-46170
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6cq5-8cj7-g558
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.6
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Codeigniter4/framework
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.6

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2022-46170

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Codeigniter4/framework dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

codeigniter4/framework fixed: 4.2.11 
Upgrade codeigniter4/framework to 4.2.11
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for codeigniter4/framework

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-46170, inspect your project dependencies for Codeigniter4/framework:

inspect dependencies for codeigniter4/framework

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Codeigniter4/framework in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.2.11), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. In Codeigniter4/framework, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

### Impact When an application uses (1) multiple session cookies (e.g., one for user pages and one for admin pages) and (2) a session handler is set to `DatabaseHandler`, `MemcachedHandler`, or `RedisHandler`, then if an attacker gets one session cookie (e.g., one for user pages), they may be able to access pages that require another session cookie (e.g., for admin pages). ### Patches Upgrade to version 4.2.11 or later. ### Workarounds - Use only one session cookie. ### References - https://codeigniter4.github.io/userguide/libraries/sessions.html#session-drivers ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Open an issue in [codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4](https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/issues) * Email us at [SECURITY.md](https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/blob/develop/SECURITY.md)

CVE-2022-46170 Affected Codeigniter4/framework Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.2.11
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
codeigniter4/framework
 Packagist
< 4.2.11
4.2.11

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/security/advisories/GHSA-6cq5-8cj7-g558
NVD — CVE-2022-46170 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-46170
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/commit/f9fb6574fbeb5a4aa63f7ea87296523e10db9328
codeigniter4.github.io/userguide/libraries... WEB
https://codeigniter4.github.io/userguide/libraries/sessions.html#session-drivers
Codeigniter4/framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/codeigniter4/framework/CVE-2022-46170.yaml
Codeigniter4/framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-46170?
CVE-2022-46170 is a security vulnerability in Codeigniter4/framework involving CodeIgniter4 Potential Session Handlers Vulnerability under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Codeigniter4/framework versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.2.11 across affected packages: codeigniter4/framework.
What version fixes CVE-2022-46170?
Upgrading to 4.2.11 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is codeigniter4/framework affected?
Yes, codeigniter4/framework is affected in releases prior to 4.2.11. Upgrade your dependency to 4.2.11 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-46170?
CVE-2022-46170 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.6 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-46170?
CVE-2022-46170 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2022-46170?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for codeigniter4/framework'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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