EllisLab CodeIgniter XSS Filter Bypass Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A vulnerability in EllisLab CodeIgniter version 2.1.2 allows remote attackers to bypass the xss_clean() filter, potentially leading to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for cross-site scripting attacks, where an attacker can inject malicious scripts that are executed in the context of the user's browser.

Added: May 15, 2026, 12:06 PM
Updated: May 15, 2026, 12:06 PM