CVE-2014-8686 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.
CriticalCVSS 9.8
EPSS 37.2%
Framework module
Public exploit
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- Public exploit available
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.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| codeigniter | <= 2.1.4 | No fix listed |
References
- packetstormsecurity.com third-party-advisory vdb-entry
- beyondbinary.io exploit third-party-advisory
- codeigniter.com vendor-advisory
- www.dionach.com third-party-advisory