What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-21647?

CVE-2022-21647 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 37.7%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-21647?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-21647. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

PHP CVE-2022-21647

CRITICAL

Deserialization of Untrusted Data (CWE-502)

2022-01-04 security-advisories@github.com

Deserialization PHP SQLi Codeigniter

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jan 04, 2022 - 20:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

CodeIgniter is an open source PHP full-stack web framework. Deserialization of Untrusted Data was found in the old() function in CodeIgniter4. Remote attackers may inject auto-loadable arbitrary objects with this vulnerability, and possibly execute existing PHP code on the server. We are aware of a working exploit, which can lead to SQL injection. Users are advised to upgrade to v4.1.6 or later. Users unable to upgrade as advised to not use the old() function and form_helper nor RedirectResponse::withInput() and redirect()->withInput().

AnalysisAI

CodeIgniter is an open source PHP full-stack web framework. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code through malicious serialized objects.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Deserialization of Untrusted Data (CWE-502), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code through malicious serialized objects. CodeIgniter is an open source PHP full-stack web framework. Deserialization of Untrusted Data was found in the old() function in CodeIgniter4. Remote attackers may inject auto-loadable arbitrary objects with this vulnerability, and possibly execute existing PHP code on the server. We are aware of a working exploit, which can lead to SQL injection. Users are advised to upgrade to v4.1.6 or later. Users unable to upgrade as advised to not use the old() function and form_helper nor RedirectResponse::withInput() and redirect()->withInput(). Affected products include: Codeigniter.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Avoid deserializing untrusted data. Use safe serialization formats (JSON). Implement integrity checks and type allowlists.