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CVE-2026-63223: CodeIgniter: Uploaded file extension validation bypass in `is_image` and `mime_in` rules

August 7, 2026

This is an unsafe file upload validation vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution in vulnerable application configurations.

Applications are impacted when they:

  • validate uploads using is_image or mime_in without an independent safe extension check, such as ext_in on patched versions
  • save uploaded files using the client-supplied filename
  • place uploads in a web-accessible directory where PHP files can execute

References

  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-mmj4-63m4-r6h5
  • github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/commit/b6e9a4fa1dca2df3d3f261bdf61532df8c6420aa
  • github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/releases/tag/v4.7.4
  • github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/security/advisories/GHSA-mmj4-63m4-r6h5
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-63223

Code Behaviors & Features

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Affected versions

All versions before 4.7.4

Fixed versions

  • 4.7.4

Solution

Upgrade to version 4.7.4 or above.

Impact 9.8 CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Weakness

  • CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

Source file

packagist/codeigniter4/framework/CVE-2026-63223.yml

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