Is CVE-2023-22727 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-22727 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-22727 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-22727 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-22727?

CVE-2023-22727 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-22727

CWE-89Published: January 17, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

CakePHP is a development framework for PHP web apps. In affected versions the `Cake\Database\Query::limit()` and `Cake\Database\Query::offset()` methods are vulnerable to SQL injection if passed un-sanitized user request data. This issue has been fixed in 4.2.12, 4.3.11, 4.4.10. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade may mitigate this issue by using CakePHP's Pagination library. Manually validating or casting parameters to these methods will also mitigate the issue.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The CakePHP framework is vulnerable to SQL injection when un-sanitized user data is passed to specific database query methods. This critical flaw allows attackers to compromise the database layer.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to CakePHP versions 4.2.12, 4.3.11, or 4.4.10. Alternatively, use the Pagination library or manually validate and cast parameters.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-22727 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.