CVE-2024-31822
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on systems running the vulnerable Ecommerce-CodeIgniter-Bootstrap software. Attackers can exploit the saveLanguageFiles method in Languages.php to inject and execute malicious code. Any organization using the affected commit of this e-commerce platform is at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- Ecommerce-CodeIgniter-Bootstrap
📦 What is this software?
Ecommerce Codeigniter Bootstrap by Ecommerce Codeigniter Bootstrap Project
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise leading to data theft, ransomware deployment, or use as a foothold for lateral movement within the network.
Likely Case
Webshell installation allowing persistent access, data exfiltration, or cryptocurrency mining.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper network segmentation, WAF rules, and file integrity monitoring are in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public proof-of-concept available in GitHub gist. Exploitation appears straightforward based on available details.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Commit after d22b54e8915f167a135046ceb857caaf8479c4da
Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/kirilkirkov/Ecommerce-CodeIgniter-Bootstrap/commit/d22b54e8915f167a135046ceb857caaf8479c4da
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update to latest version from GitHub repository. 2. Replace affected Languages.php file. 3. Verify no malicious files were uploaded during exploitation window.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Language File Upload
allTemporarily disable or restrict access to language file upload functionality
# Modify application to remove or secure saveLanguageFiles method
WAF Rule Implementation
allAdd web application firewall rules to block suspicious file upload patterns
# Example ModSecurity rule: SecRule ARGS "@rx php" "id:1001,deny,status:403"
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file upload validation and sanitization
- Isolate the application behind a reverse proxy with security controls
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if your installation uses commit d22b54e8915f167a135046ceb857caaf8479c4da or earlier by examining git history or file timestampsCheck Version:
git log --oneline | grep -i 'd22b54e'Verify Fix Applied:
Verify the Languages.php file has been updated to a version after the vulnerable commit📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file uploads to language directories
- POST requests to language-related endpoints with suspicious content
- Execution of unexpected PHP files
Network Indicators:
- Outbound connections from web server to unknown IPs
- Unusual traffic patterns from web application
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="/languages/upload" OR uri="/languages/save") AND (method="POST" OR method="PUT")🔗 References
- https://gist.github.com/LioTree/f83e25b2c5e144c0b3ad8919e6483c7a
- https://github.com/kirilkirkov/Ecommerce-CodeIgniter-Bootstrap/commit/d22b54e8915f167a135046ceb857caaf8479c4da
- https://liotree.github.io/2023/Ecommerce-CodeIgniter-Bootstrap.html
- https://gist.github.com/LioTree/f83e25b2c5e144c0b3ad8919e6483c7a
- https://github.com/kirilkirkov/Ecommerce-CodeIgniter-Bootstrap/commit/d22b54e8915f167a135046ceb857caaf8479c4da
- https://liotree.github.io/2023/Ecommerce-CodeIgniter-Bootstrap.html
