CVE-2016-4793

7.5 HIGH
Published: January 23, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

The clientIp function in CakePHP 3.2.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to spoof their IP via the CLIENT-IP HTTP header.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://legalhackers.com/advisories/CakePHP-IP-Spoofing-Vulnerability.txt
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95846
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://bakery.cakephp.org/2016/03/13/cakephp_2613_2711_282_3017_3112_325_released.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX236992
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39813/
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://legalhackers.com/advisories/CakePHP-IP-Spoofing-Vulnerability.txt
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95846
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://bakery.cakephp.org/2016/03/13/cakephp_2613_2711_282_3017_3112_325_released.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX236992
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39813/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory

10 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
5.1%
91th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

Affected Vendors

cakephp

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