ci4-cms-erp ci4ms 0.28.5.0/0.31.0.0/0.31.2.0/0.31.4.0 PHP File Backup::restore path traversal
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability has been found in ci4-cms-erp ci4ms and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function Backup::restore of the component PHP File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal.
This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-41202. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.
The affected component should be upgraded.
Details
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in ci4-cms-erp ci4ms. This affects the function Backup::restore of the component PHP File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
CI4MS is a CodeIgniter 4-based CMS skeleton that delivers a production-ready, modular architecture with RBAC authorization and theme support. Prior to version 0.31.5.0, ci4ms Backup::restore extracts user uploaded ZIP archives without validating entry names, allowing an authenticated backend user with the backup create permission to write files to arbitrary filesystem locations (Zip Slip) and achieve remote code execution by dropping a PHP file under the public web root. This issue has been patched in version 0.31.5.0.
It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-41202 since 04/18/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1006 according to MITRE ATT&CK.
Upgrading to version 0.31.5.0 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com.
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploiting
Class: Path traversalCWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: ci4ms 0.31.5.0
Timeline
04/18/2026 CVE reserved05/07/2026 Advisory disclosed
05/07/2026 VulDB entry created
05/07/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Product: github.comAdvisory: GHSA-xp9f-pvvc-57p4
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-41202 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-41202
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-361791
Entry
Created: 05/07/2026 07:34Changes: 05/07/2026 07:34 (71)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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