CVE-2026-23643
MEDIUMCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
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3Description
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.
Analysis
CakePHP versions prior to 5.2.12 and 5.3.1 contain a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the PaginatorHelper::limitControl() method that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts through query string parameters. An attacker can exploit this to steal session cookies, perform unauthorized actions, or redirect users to malicious sites. …
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Remediation
Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Verify Content-Security-Policy and output encoding.
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GHSA-qh8m-9qxx-53m5