What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-4399?

CVE-2012-4399 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 24.9%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-4399?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-4399. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 24.9%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-4399?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2012-4399. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Cakephp CVE-2012-4399

HIGH

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (CWE-611)

2012-10-09 secalert@redhat.com

XXE Cakephp

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 09, 2012 - 23:55 cve.org

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

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). Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 24.9%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as XML External Entity (XXE) (CWE-611), which allows attackers to read arbitrary files or perform SSRF through XML processing. 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. Affected products include: Cakefoundation Cakephp. Version information: before 2.1.5.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Disable external entity processing in XML parsers, use JSON instead of XML where possible.