Vulnerability Description
CodeIgniter before 2.2.0 makes it easier for attackers to decode session cookies by leveraging fallback to a custom XOR-based encryption scheme when the Mcrypt extension for PHP is not available.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Codeigniter | Codeigniter | <= 2.1.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130609/Seagate-Business-NAS-UnauthenticatedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://beyondbinary.io/articles/seagate-nas-rce/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://codeigniter.com/userguide2/changelog.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.dionach.com/blog/codeigniter-session-decoding-vulnerabilityThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130609/Seagate-Business-NAS-UnauthenticatedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://beyondbinary.io/articles/seagate-nas-rce/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://codeigniter.com/userguide2/changelog.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.dionach.com/blog/codeigniter-session-decoding-vulnerabilityThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8686?
CVE-2014-8686 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). CodeIgniter before 2.2.0 makes it easier for attackers to decode session cookies by leveraging fallback to a custom XOR-based encryption scheme when the Mcrypt extension for PHP is not available.
How severe is CVE-2014-8686?
CVE-2014-8686 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-8686?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Codeigniter Codeigniter.