CVE-2026-63222
CodeIgniter: Path traversal in UploadedFile::move() when using client-provided filenames
Description
CodeIgniter is a PHP full-stack web framework. Prior to 4.7.4, calling UploadedFile::move() without a second argument uses the client-provided filename without sanitization, allowing a remote attacker to use path traversal sequences to write uploaded content outside the intended directory when the application exposes an upload path. This issue is fixed in version 4.7.4.
INFO
Published Date :
July 31, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 31, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update CodeIgniter to version 4.7.4.
- Sanitize all user-provided filenames.
- Validate file upload paths rigorously.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 31, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'codeigniter4', 'product': 'CodeIgniter4', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '< 4.7.4'}]}] Added Description CodeIgniter is a PHP full-stack web framework. Prior to 4.7.4, calling UploadedFile::move() without a second argument uses the client-provided filename without sanitization, allowing a remote attacker to use path traversal sequences to write uploaded content outside the intended directory when the application exposes an upload path. This issue is fixed in version 4.7.4. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/commit/20ebcf4694d96d3c97fbc3938e360730e4f54618 Added Reference https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/releases/tag/v4.7.4 Added Reference https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/security/advisories/GHSA-hhmc-q9hp-r662