CVE-2022-24711: Codeigniter4/framework Remote CLI Command Execution Vulnerability Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xjp4-6w75-qrj7
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CVSS 9.4
CWE-94 CWE-20
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-24711 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.4) remote cli command execution vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Codeigniter4/framework libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves remote cli command execution vulnerability in codeigniter4. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.1.9.

CVE-2022-24711 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-24711
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xjp4-6w75-qrj7
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.4
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Codeigniter4/framework
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.4

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:L/I:H/A:H).

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 Low (C:L)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2022-24711

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: 4.1.9 
Upgrade codeigniter4/framework to 4.1.9
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-2022-24711, 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 4.1.9), 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-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. 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 This vulnerability allows attackers to execute CLI routes via HTTP request. ### Patches Upgrade to v4.1.9 or later. ### Workarounds None. ### 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-2022-24711 Affected Codeigniter4/framework Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.1.9
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
codeigniter4/framework
 Packagist
< 4.1.9
4.1.9

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/security/advisories/GHSA-xjp4-6w75-qrj7
NVD — CVE-2022-24711 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-24711
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/commit/202f41ad522ba1d414b9d9c35aba1cb0c156b781
Codeigniter4/framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/codeigniter4/framework/CVE-2022-24711.yaml
Codeigniter4/framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-24711?
CVE-2022-24711 is a security vulnerability in Codeigniter4/framework involving Remote CLI Command Execution Vulnerability in CodeIgniter4 under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Codeigniter4/framework versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.1.9 across affected packages: codeigniter4/framework.
What version fixes CVE-2022-24711?
Upgrading to 4.1.9 (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 4.1.9. Upgrade your dependency to 4.1.9 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-24711?
CVE-2022-24711 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.4 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-24711?
CVE-2022-24711 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2022-24711?
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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