CVE-2026-14636 in Ecommerce-CodeIgniter-Bootstrap
Summary
by MITRE • 07/04/2026
A weakness has been identified in kirilkirkov Ecommerce-CodeIgniter-Bootstrap up to 23105f25dadf57b4314fc015a63a7c6e910c89df. Impacted is the function do_upload_others_images of the file application/modules/vendor/controllers/AddProduct.php of the component Vendor Image Manager. Executing a manipulation of the argument folder can lead to path traversal. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. This product takes the approach of rolling releases to provide continious delivery. Therefore, version details for affected and updated releases are not available. This patch is called de1c9e73ccf3bd032d9a0525c4752290d959dd8b. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/04/2026
The vulnerability identified in kirilkirkov Ecommerce-CodeIgniter-Bootstrap represents a critical path traversal weakness within the Vendor Image Manager component. This flaw exists in the do_upload_others_images function located in application/modules/vendor/controllers/AddProduct.php, where improper input validation allows attackers to manipulate the folder argument parameter. The vulnerability enables remote code execution through directory traversal attacks, allowing adversaries to access arbitrary files and potentially execute malicious code on the target system. The issue stems from insufficient sanitization of user-supplied input before processing file upload operations, creating an avenue for attackers to navigate beyond intended directories.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-23 Path Traversal and follows patterns consistent with ATT&CK technique T1059 Command and Scripting Interpreter. The affected system processes the folder parameter without adequate validation or normalization, permitting special characters such as ../ that can be exploited to traverse directory structures. Attackers can leverage this weakness by crafting malicious folder paths that bypass normal file upload restrictions, potentially gaining access to sensitive system files, configuration data, or other restricted resources within the application's file hierarchy. The rolling release methodology employed by this product complicates version tracking and patch management, as specific release versions containing the vulnerability cannot be definitively identified, making remediation more challenging for system administrators.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized file access to encompass potential complete system compromise. Remote exploitation allows attackers to upload malicious files, execute arbitrary code, or manipulate existing application data. The vulnerability affects the core image management functionality, which could lead to defacement of product listings, data exfiltration, or establishment of persistent backdoors within the e-commerce platform. Additionally, successful exploitation may enable privilege escalation attacks, particularly if the web application executes with elevated system privileges. The lack of specific version information in the patch details creates uncertainty around affected systems and complicates risk assessment for organizations relying on this software.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate implementation of the provided patch de1c9e73ccf3bd032d9a0525c4752290d959dd8b which addresses the path traversal vulnerability through proper input validation and sanitization. Organizations should implement comprehensive file upload restrictions including whitelisting of allowed file extensions, implementing strict directory access controls, and validating all user-supplied parameters before processing. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls should be deployed to detect and block suspicious path traversal attempts. Regular security audits and code reviews focusing on input validation practices are essential for identifying similar vulnerabilities in other components. System administrators should also consider implementing principle of least privilege access controls, ensuring the application runs with minimal required permissions to limit potential damage from successful exploitation attempts.