CodeIgniter up to 3.1.13 DB_query_builder.php where sql injection

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A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in CodeIgniter up to 3.1.13. The impacted element is the function where of the file system\database\DB_query_builder.php. Performing a manipulation results in sql injection. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2022-40827. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in CodeIgniter up to 3.1.13. This affects the function where of the file system\database\DB_query_builder.php. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a sql injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-89. The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

B.C. Institute of Technology CodeIgniter <=3.1.13 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via system\database\DB_query_builder.php where() function. Note: Multiple third parties have disputed this as not a valid vulnerability.

The weakness was released 10/07/2022. The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-40827 since 09/19/2022. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1505 for this issue.

By approaching the search of inurl:system\database\DB_query_builder.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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• CodeIgniter

Version

• 3.1.0
• 3.1.1
• 3.1.2
• 3.1.3
• 3.1.4
• 3.1.5
• 3.1.6
• 3.1.7
• 3.1.8
• 3.1.9
• 3.1.10
• 3.1.11
• 3.1.12
• 3.1.13

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• open-source

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