CodeIgniter Shield Vulnerability :CVE-2023-48707
## CVE-2023-48707: CodeIgniter Shield Vulnerability
CVE-2023-48707 is a vulnerability found in CodeIgniter Shield, an authentication and authorization provider for CodeIgniter 4[2]. This vulnerability affects versions up to 1.0.0-beta.7[3]. The `secretKey` value, which is crucial for HMAC SHA256 authentication, was stored in the database in cleartext form[2]. As a result, a malicious person with access to the database could use the `secretKey` for HMAC SHA256 authentication to send requests impersonating the corresponding user[2].
### Impact
This vulnerability allows unauthorized access to user accounts and sensitive information. The attacker could potentially gain control of the affected account and perform actions on behalf of the vulnerable user[5].
### Solution
The issue has been addressed in version 1.0.0-beta.8[2]. Users are advised to upgrade to this version to mitigate the vulnerability. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability[2].
### Recommendations
- Upgrade to CodeIgniter Shield version 1.0.0-beta.8 to fix the vulnerability[2].
- Regularly review and update your application's security measures to ensure the protection of sensitive information.
- Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access to user accounts.
### Conclusion
The CVE-2023-48707 vulnerability in CodeIgniter Shield highlights the importance of maintaining up-to-date security measures and regularly reviewing your application's vulnerabilities. By upgrading to the latest version of CodeIgniter Shield and implementing strong security practices, you can help protect your application and user data from potential threats.
Citations:
[0] https://en.cyberhat.online/forum/daily-cve-english/security-vulnerabilities-released-24-november-2023
[1] https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-48707
[2] https://www.cvedetails.com/cve/CVE-2023-48707/
[3] https://vuldb.com
[4] https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/early-warning/vulnerabilities/cve-2023-48707