HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-46240
HIGH

CVE-2023-46240

CWE-209Published: October 31, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

CodeIgniter is a PHP full-stack web framework. Prior to CodeIgniter4 version 4.4.3, if an error or exception occurs, a detailed error report is displayed even if in the production environment. As a result, confidential information may be leaked. Version 4.4.3 contains a patch. As a workaround, replace `ini_set('display_errors', '0')` with `ini_set('display_errors', 'Off')` in `app/Config/Boot/production.php`.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-46240 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

codeigniter1 product(s)
codeigniter
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/commit/423569fc31e29f51635a2e59c89770333f0e7563
PATCHhttps://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/commit/423569fc31e29f51635a2e59c89770333f0e7563
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/security/advisories/GHSA-hwxf-qxj7-7rfj
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/security/advisories/GHSA-hwxf-qxj7-7rfj

All References (6)

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https://codeigniter4.github.io/userguide/general/errors.html#error-reportingProduct
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https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/commit/423569fc31e29f51635a2e59c89770333f0e7563Patch
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https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/security/advisories/GHSA-hwxf-qxj7-7rfjVendor Advisory
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https://codeigniter4.github.io/userguide/general/errors.html#error-reportingProduct
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https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/commit/423569fc31e29f51635a2e59c89770333f0e7563Patch
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https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/security/advisories/GHSA-hwxf-qxj7-7rfjVendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-46240
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-209
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 31, 2023

Related CVEs (CWE-209)

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CVE-2023-40757
9.8
CVE-2023-40759
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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2023-46240 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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