Is CVE-2026-48820 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-48820 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-48820 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-48820 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-48820?

CVE-2026-48820 has a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2026-48820

CWE-22Published: June 17, 2026· Updated: Jun 23, 2026

6.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

CakePHP is a rapid development framework for PHP. In versions 4.5.11 and earlier, 4.6.0 through 4.6.3, 5.0.0 through 5.1.6, 5.2.0 through 5.2.12, and 5.3.0 through 5.3.5, View::_getElementFileName() does not check that the resolved element path is within the application/plugin view template paths. When element names are created with specifically crafted user-supplied data this weakness can be leveraged to include other PHP files on the server. Patched releases are available in 5.3.6, 5.2.13, 5.1.7, 4.6.4, and 4.5.11.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-48820 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityHigh

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeX

Impact

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X