Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2014-8684?

Affected: Codeigniter; Kohana (Kohanaframework) versions 3.2.3, 3.3.0, 3.3.1; codeigniter/framework (composer), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2014-8684 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2014-8684 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2014-8684?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2014-8684?

Fixed versions are available, including Codeigniter 2.2.6, codeigniter/framework 3.0.0, kohana/core 3.3.3.

How urgently should CVE-2014-8684 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2014-8684

CriticalPublic exploit

CodeIgniter and Kohana vulnerable to PHP Object Injection

Published May 17, 2022 · Updated Nov 29, 2024 · Also known as GHSA-w9ph-q4h9-rwq6

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2014-8684 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Codeigniter, Kohana (Kohanaframework), codeigniter/framework (composer) and 1 more product.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Codeigniter 2.2.6, codeigniter/framework 3.0.0, kohana/core 3.3.3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

9.8

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

72%

Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

CodeIgniter before 3.0 and Kohana 3.2.3 and earlier and 3.3.x through 3.3.2 make it easier for remote attackers to spoof session cookies and consequently conduct PHP object injection attacks by leveraging use of standard string comparison operators to compare cryptographic hashes.

Affected Products

6 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
CodeigniterCodeigniter	See advisory	2.2.6
KohanaKohanaframework	3.2.3, 3.3.0, 3.3.1	n/a
codeigniter/frameworkcomposer	See advisory	3.0.0
kohana/corecomposer	See advisory	3.3.3

Patched Releases

Codeigniter

2.2.6

codeigniter/framework

3.0.0

kohana/core

3.3.3

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
May 17, 2022
Last updated
Nov 29, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-310

References

6 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

CodeIgniter before 3.0 and Kohana 3.2.3 and earlier and 3.3.x through 3.3.2 make it easier for remote attackers to spoof session cookies and consequently conduct PHP object injection attacks by leveraging use of standard string comparison operators to compare cryptographic hashes.
Affected: Codeigniter; Kohana (Kohanaframework) versions 3.2.3, 3.3.0, 3.3.1; codeigniter/framework (composer), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Codeigniter 2.2.6, codeigniter/framework 3.0.0, kohana/core 3.3.3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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