CVE-2012-4399

Name: CVE-2012-4399
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-10-09T23:55:05.047+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 12.09%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4399 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 12.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

12.09%

95.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cakefoundation	Cakephp	>= 2.1.0, < 2.1.5
Cakefoundation	Cakephp	>= 2.2.0, < 2.2.1

References

http://bakery.cakephp.org/articles/markstory/2012/07/14/security_release_-_cakephp_2_1_5_2_2_1Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2012/Jul/101Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/49900Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19863Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/03/1Mailing List
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/03/2Mailing List
http://www.osvdb.org/84042Broken Link
http://bakery.cakephp.org/articles/markstory/2012/07/14/security_release_-_cakephp_2_1_5_2_2_1Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2012/Jul/101Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/49900Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19863Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/03/1Mailing List
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/03/2Mailing List
http://www.osvdb.org/84042Broken Link

Timeline

Published: Oct 9, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4399?

How severe is CVE-2012-4399?

CVE-2012-4399 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 12.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4399?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST