CVE-2016-4793: CakePHP allows remote attackers to spoof their IP

Published Jan 23, 2017
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Updated

CakePHP allows remote attackers to spoof their IP

Other sources

The clientIp function in CakePHP 3.2.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to spoof their IP via the CLIENT-IP HTTP header.

— GitHub

The clientIp function in CakePHP 3.2.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to spoof their IP via the CLIENT-IP HTTP header.

— Ubuntu

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
CakePHP CakePHP<=3.2.4
composer/cakephp/cakephp>=3.2.0-rc1, <3.2.5
3.2.5
composer/cakephp/cakephp>=3.1.0-beta1, <3.1.12
3.1.12
composer/cakephp/cakephp>=3.0.0-rc1, <3.0.17
3.0.17
composer/cakephp/cakephp>=2.8.0-rc1, <2.8.2
2.8.2
composer/cakephp/cakephp>=2.7.0-rc1, <2.7.11
2.7.11
composer/cakephp/cakephp>=1.2.0, <2.6.13
2.6.13
composer/cakephp/cakephp>=3.2.0-rc1<3.2.5
3.2.5
composer/cakephp/cakephp>=3.1.0-beta1<3.1.12
3.1.12
composer/cakephp/cakephp>=3.0.0-rc1<3.0.17
3.0.17
composer/cakephp/cakephp>=2.8.0-rc1<2.8.2
2.8.2
composer/cakephp/cakephp>=2.7.0-rc1<2.7.11
2.7.11
composer/cakephp/cakephp>=1.2.0<2.6.13
2.6.13
ubuntu/cakephp<1.3.15-1+deb7u2build0.14.04.1
1.3.15-1+deb7u2build0.14.04.1
ubuntu/cakephp*
debian/cakephp

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/cakephp/cakephp to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.2.5
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/cakephp/cakephp to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.1.12
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/cakephp/cakephp to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.17
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/cakephp/cakephp to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.8.2
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/cakephp/cakephp to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.7.11
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/cakephp/cakephp to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.6.13
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/cakephp to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.3.15-1+deb7u2build0.14.04.1
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/cakephp to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.8.0-1ubuntu0.1~esm1

Event History

Jan 23, 2017
CVE Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via OSV·09:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 14, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·02:19 AM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·02:19 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Packagist·02:19 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4793?

CVE-2016-4793 has a moderate severity rating as it allows remote attackers to spoof IP addresses.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-4793?

To fix CVE-2016-4793, upgrade CakePHP to version 3.2.5 or later where the vulnerability is addressed.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2016-4793 on my application?

The impact of CVE-2016-4793 includes the potential for attackers to impersonate legitimate users by spoofing their IP addresses.

4

Which versions of CakePHP are affected by CVE-2016-4793?

CVE-2016-4793 affects all versions of CakePHP up to and including 3.2.4.

5

Is CVE-2016-4793 publicly known?

Yes, CVE-2016-4793 is publicly known and documented in various security advisories.

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