2015-10-31-1: XSS attack vector in Security Library method xss_clean()

unknown Affects codeigniter/framework. Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28.

XSS attack vector in Security Library method xss_clean()

Package: codeigniter/framework Composer
Affected versions: <3.0.3
Fixed in: 3.0.3
Severity: unknown
Exploitation: not on CISA KEV
Source: friendsofphp

References

https://www.codeigniter.com/user_guide/changelog.html#version-3-0-3

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