CVE-2024-41344: A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in Codeigniter 3.1.13 allows attackers to arbitrarily change the Administr

Routine

HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-41344 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting codeigniter. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in Codeigniter 3.1.13 allows attackers to arbitrarily change the Administrator password and escalate privileges.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 86%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2024-10-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: codeigniter

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-15 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

codeigniter codeigniter DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.1.13

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1.13

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy codeigniter || rpm -q codeigniter || codeigniter --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1.13 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison codeigniter sudo apt install codeigniter=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.13> sudo apt-mark hold codeigniter

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list codeigniter sudo dnf downgrade codeigniter-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.13> sudo dnf versionlock add codeigniter

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-41344?

codeigniter: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-41344 being exploited?

CVE-2024-41344 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-41344 affect?

CVE-2024-41344 affects codeigniter. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in Codeigniter 3.1.13 allows attackers to arbitrarily change the Administrator password and escalate privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2024-41344?

Priority 35/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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