CVE-2023-46240
CodeIgniter4 vulnerable to information disclosure when detailed error report is displayed in production environment
CodeIgniter is a PHP full-stack web framework. Prior to CodeIgniter4 version 4.4.3, if an error or exception occurs, a detailed error report is displayed even if in the production environment. As a result, confidential information may be leaked. Version 4.4.3 contains a patch. As a workaround, replace ini_set('display_errors', '0') with ini_set('display_errors', 'Off') in app/Config/Boot/production.php.
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- None
- User interaction
- None
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- None
- Availability
- None
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
CVE List Score used
CodeIgniter4 vulnerable to information disclosure when detailed error report is displayed in production environment
CodeIgniter is a PHP full-stack web framework. Prior to CodeIgniter4 version 4.4.3, if an error or exception occurs, a detailed error report is displayed even if in the production environment. As a result, confidential information may be leaked. Version 4.4.3 contains a patch. As a workaround, replace ini_set('display_errors', '0') with ini_set('display_errors', 'Off') in app/Config/Boot/production.php.
- Record
CVE-2023-46240- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-209
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2023-2754
CodeIgniter is a PHP full-stack web framework. Prior to CodeIgniter4 version 4.4.3, if an error or exception occurs, a detailed error report is displayed even if in the production environment. As a result, confidential information may be leaked. Version 4.4.3 contains a patch. As a workaround, replace ini_set('display_errors', '0') with ini_set('display_errors', 'Off') in app/Config/Boot/production.php.
- Record
EUVD-2023-2754- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-hwxf-qxj7-7rfj
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
- Record
GHSA-hwxf-qxj7-7rfj- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-209
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
NVD
CodeIgniter is a PHP full-stack web framework. Prior to CodeIgniter4 version 4.4.3, if an error or exception occurs, a detailed error report is displayed even if in the production environment. As a result, confidential information may be leaked. Version 4.4.3 contains a patch. As a workaround, replace ini_set('display_errors', '0') with ini_set('display_errors', 'Off') in app/Config/Boot/production.php.
- Record
CVE-2023-46240- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-209
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSV
CodeIgniter4 vulnerable to information disclosure when detailed error report is displayed in production environment
CodeIgniter is a PHP full-stack web framework. Prior to CodeIgniter4 version 4.4.3, if an error or exception occurs, a detailed error report is displayed even if in the production environment. As a result, confidential information may be leaked. Version 4.4.3 contains a patch. As a workaround, replace ini_set('display_errors', '0') with ini_set('display_errors', 'Off') in app/Config/Boot/production.php.
- Record
CVE-2023-46240- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-209
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVGHSA-hwxf-qxj7-7rfj
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
- Record
GHSA-hwxf-qxj7-7rfj- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-209
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVBIT-codeigniter-2023-46240 No score
CodeIgniter is a PHP full-stack web framework. Prior to CodeIgniter4 version 4.4.3, if an error or exception occurs, a detailed error report is displayed even if in the production environment. As a result, confidential information may be leaked. Version 4.4.3 contains a patch. As a workaround, replace ini_set('display_errors', '0') with ini_set('display_errors', 'Off') in app/Config/Boot/production.php.
- Record
BIT-codeigniter-2023-46240- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
codeigniter4/frameworkPackagist |
through 4.4.2 | 4.4.3 |
codeigniterBitnami |
before 4.4.3 | 4.4.3 |
codeigniter4/frameworkPackagist |
before 4.4.3, plus listed versions 4.0.04.0.0-rc.4v4.0.0-alpha.3v4.0.0-alpha.4v4.0.0-alpha.5 Show 45 moreShow lessv4.0.0-beta.1v4.0.0-beta.2v4.0.0-beta.3v4.0.0-beta.4v4.0.0-rc.1v4.0.0-rc.2v4.0.0-rc.2.1v4.0.0-rc.3v4.0.1v4.0.2v4.0.3v4.0.4v4.0.5v4.1.0v4.1.1v4.1.2v4.1.3v4.1.4v4.1.5v4.1.6v4.1.7v4.1.8v4.1.9v4.2.0v4.2.1v4.2.10v4.2.11v4.2.12v4.2.2v4.2.3v4.2.4v4.2.5v4.2.6v4.2.7v4.2.8v4.2.9v4.3.0v4.3.1v4.3.2v4.3.3v4.3.4v4.3.5v4.3.6v4.3.7v4.3.8 |
4.4.3 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2023-46240 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Codeigniter, published October 30, 2023. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.78%, the 56th percentile. Fixed in codeigniter4/framework 4.4.3.
References
github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/security/advisories/GHSA-hwxf-qxj7-7rfj
codeigniter4.github.io/userguide/general/errors.html
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-46240
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