CodeIgniter4 vulnerable to information disclosure when detailed error report is displayed in production environment
Impact
If an error or exception occurs in CodeIgniter4 v4.4.2 and earlier, a detailed error report is displayed even if in the production environment. As a result, confidential information may be leaked.
Patches
Upgrade to v4.4.3 or later. See upgrading guide.
Workarounds
Replace ini_set('display_errors', '0') with ini_set('display_errors', 'Off') in app/Config/Boot/production.php.
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 software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composer package | codeigniter4/framework | < 4.4.3 | 4.4.3 |
References
- https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/security/advisories/GHSA-hwxf-qxj7-7rfj
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-46240
- https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/commit/423569fc31e29f51635a2e59c89770333f0e7563
- https://codeigniter4.github.io/userguide/general/errors.html#error-reporting
- https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-209- Platform
- Composer
- Package
codeigniter4/framework- Disclosed
- 30.10.2023
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-hwxf-qxj7-7rfj - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: codeigniter4/framework
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Composer package), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 19
- First → latest
- 01.2022 08.2026
- Without a fix
- 1
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Critical 6
- High 8
- Medium 4
- Low 1
Disclosures per year
- 2022: 9
- 2023: 2
- 2024: 1
- 2025: 2
- 2026: 5
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