CVE-2024-31820

An issue in Ecommerce-CodeIgniter-Bootstrap commit v

Critical · published April 29, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
79.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single method call could let an attacker take complete control! This vulnerability in Ecommerce-CodeIgniter-Bootstrap allows remote code execution through the getLangFolderForEdit method. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where a customer finds a way to sneak into the kitchen and cook whatever they want. If the security measures aren't tight, they could whip up a recipe for disaster! With this remote code execution vulnerability, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on your server, meaning they could access sensitive data, manipulate your site, or even take it down entirely. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for your business and your customers.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a customer finds a way to sneak into the kitchen and cook whatever they want. If the security measures aren't tight, they could whip up a recipe for disaster! The issue arises in the Languages.php component, where inadequate input validation in the getLangFolderForEdit method allows attackers to run arbitrary code if they exploit this flaw. A careless oversight can turn a simple method into a doorway for malicious activity.

What to do

With this remote code execution vulnerability, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on your server, meaning they could access sensitive data, manipulate your site, or even take it down entirely. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for your business and your customers. To protect yourself, update to the latest version of Ecommerce-CodeIgniter-Bootstrap immediately. Ensure to review and validate all user inputs in the Languages.php component to prevent further exploitation. Don't leave any kitchen doors open! You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll have this vulnerability locked down in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01919 · 79.7th percentile
Published
2024-04-29T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 APR 00:00Z
    An issue in Ecommerce-CodeIgniter-Bootstrap commit v
    cvelistv5