IP Spoofing Vulnerability in CakePHP by Cake Software Foundation
CVE-2016-4793

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

CakePHP

Status
CakePHP
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 January 2017

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2016-4793?

The clientIp function in CakePHP versions 3.2.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to spoof their IP address by manipulating the CLIENT-IP HTTP header. This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access and potential exploitation of web applications that rely on IP addressing for authentication or security measures. Organizations using affected versions should implement appropriate security patches and consider additional verification methods to mitigate the risks associated with this type of attack.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2016-4793 - Proof of Concept

References

https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX236992
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39813/
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http://legalhackers.com/advisories/CakePHP-IP-Spoofing-Vu...
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EPSS Score

5% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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