XXE in Cakefoundation Cakephp

CVE-2012-4399

The Xml class in CakePHP 2.1.x before 2.1.5 and 2.2.x before 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via XML data containing external entity references, aka an XML external entity (XXE) injection attack.

Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)

EPSS: 0.249 (96.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4399?
CVE-2012-4399 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cakefoundation Cakephp, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2012-10-09.
How severe is CVE-2012-4399?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.