CVE-2026-63223 — Vulnerability in codeigniter4/framework — CVE Details
CodeIgniter: Uploaded file extension validation bypass in `is_image` and `mime_in` rules
Summary
Advisory Timeline
- First published August 7, 2026 (66 days ago).
- Last revised August 7, 2026 — 0 days after initial publication.
Remediation
Upgrade to the fixed version using your package manager.
composer require "codeigniter4/framework:^4.7.4"
After upgrading, run your dependency scanner again to confirm the vulnerability is resolved.
Affected Packages (1)
Affects 1 ecosystem: packagist (1).
| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| codeigniter4/framework | packagist | 4.0.0, 4.0.0-rc.4, v4.0.0-alpha.3, v4.0.0-alpha.4 (+74 more) | 4.7.4 |
Vulnerability Classification
Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.
- CWE-434Unrestricted File UploadMITRE
CVSS Score Breakdown
What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 9.8 score means for each attack dimension.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/security/advisories/GHSA-mmj4-63m4-r6h5WEB
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-63223ADVISORY
- https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/commit/b6e9a4fa1dca2df3d3f261bdf61532df8c6420aaWEB
- https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4PACKAGE
- https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/releases/tag/v4.7.4WEB
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2026-63223?
- CodeIgniter: Uploaded file extension validation bypass in `is_image` and `mime_in` rules This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of CRITICAL (CVSS score: 9.8/10).
- How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2026-63223?
- CVE-2026-63223 affects codeigniter4/framework. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2026-63223 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.
Severity & Exploitability
Exploitation is straightforward and causes maximum impact. Patch immediately.
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