HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-23643
MEDIUM

CVE-2026-23643

CWE-79Published: January 16, 2026· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.4
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

CakePHP is a rapid development framework for PHP. The PaginatorHelper::limitControl() method has a cross-site-scripting vulnerability via query string parameter manipulation. This issue has been fixed in 5.2.12 and 5.3.1.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-23643 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

cakephp1 product(s)
cakephp
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Rapid7 / Metasploit
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/cakephp/cakephp/commit/c842e7f45d85696e6527d8991dd72f525ced955f
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/cakephp/cakephp/security/advisories/GHSA-qh8m-9qxx-53m5

All References (6)

→
https://bakery.cakephp.org/2026/01/14/cakephp_5212.htmlProduct · Release Notes
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https://github.com/cakephp/cakephp/commit/c842e7f45d85696e6527d8991dd72f525ced955fPatch
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https://github.com/cakephp/cakephp/issues/19172Issue Tracking
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https://github.com/cakephp/cakephp/releases/tag/5.2.12Product · Release Notes
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https://github.com/cakephp/cakephp/releases/tag/5.3.1Product · Release Notes
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https://github.com/cakephp/cakephp/security/advisories/GHSA-qh8m-9qxx-53m5Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-23643
CVSS Score5.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-79
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 16, 2026

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2026-23643 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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