CVE-2012-4399

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 (XX...

Published: Oct 9, 2012Updated: Apr 29, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD GHSACWE-611

7.5HIGH

Description

CakePHPallows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via XML data containing external entity references

No summary for this CVE yet.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

AV:NAttack Vector

Network

AC:LAttack Complexity

Low

PR:NPrivileges Required

None

UI:NUser Interaction

None

Scope

S:UScope

Unchanged

Impact

C:HConfidentiality

High

I:NIntegrity

None

A:NAvailability

None

Open in CVSS calculator →

Weaknesses

CWE-611

Affected Products

package-ecosystem

oss-projectaka cakephp foundation, cakephp

cakephpLibrary

OSS Libraries / generic-library

and 1 more affected products View all →

Exploitability

2 exploit sources identified

Exploit details including PoC links, Metasploit modules, and scanner templates are available after registration.

View exploit details

Official Patch Available

Is your org exposed to CVE-2012-4399?Request an assessment to establish which checks are appropriate for your systems. Check my exposure

Attack Graph

Products CVE Techniques Tactics

Click technique nodes for MITRE ATT&CK details · drag to pan · Ctrl/⌘ + scroll to zoom, or go fullscreen.

MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques

Collection

Initial Access

View detailed technique mapping

References

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-4399

nvd.nist.gov

https://github.com/cakephp/cakephp

github.com

http://bakery.cakephp.org/articles/markstory/2012/07/14/security_release_-_cakephp_2_1_5_2_2_1

bakery.cakephp.org

and 6 more references View all →

Unlock Complete Vulnerability Intelligence

Get the full picture for CVE-2012-4399 and every CVE in our database. Create a free account — no credit card required.

Create Free Account

Plain-language analysis

Impact assessment and exploitation scenario in plain English

Attack graph visualization

Interactive attack path and kill chain mapping

Exploit details & PoC links

ExploitDB, Metasploit, GitHub PoCs with direct links

Nuclei scanner templates

Ready-to-use vulnerability scanner templates

Full remediation guide

Patch instructions, workarounds, and compliance impact

Interactive AI chat

Ask questions about this vulnerability in natural language

Related vulnerabilities

Semantically similar CVEs and attack patterns

REST API & MCP access

Integrate vulnerability data into your workflows