GHSA-7528-7jg5-6g62
MEDIUMCross-site Scripting Vulnerability in CodeIgniter4
EPSS Exploitation Probability
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Blast Radius
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Description
Impact
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was found in API\ResponseTrait in Codeigniter4.
Attackers can do XSS attacks if you are using API\ResponseTrait.
Patches
Upgrade to v4.1.8 or later.
Workarounds
Do one of the following:
- Do not use
API\ResponseTraitnorResourceController - Disable Auto Route and Use Defined Routes Only
References
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:
- Open an issue in codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4
- Email us at SECURITY.md
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐘Packagist | codeigniter4/framework | all versions | 4.1.8 |
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for codeigniter4/framework. O3's reachability analysis confirms whether the vulnerable code path is actually invoked in your application, so you act on real exposure instead of every transitive match.
Fix
Update codeigniter4/framework to 4.1.8 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-7528-7jg5-6g62 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.
How O3 protects you
O3 pinpoints whether GHSA-7528-7jg5-6g62 is reachable in your code and exactly where to fix it, then blocks exploitation in production at runtime until the patched version is deployed.
Tailored to GHSA-7528-7jg5-6g62. Runtime protection reduces exposure until a permanent patch is applied and verified — it complements patching, it doesn't replace it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GHSA-7528-7jg5-6g62 in your dependencies?
O3 detects GHSA-7528-7jg5-6g62 across Packagist dependencies and uses function-level reachability to confirm whether the vulnerable code path is actually reachable — not just present. No false positives.