CVE-2020-15400

Name: CVE-2020-15400
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-30T12:15:12.587+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-15400 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. CakePHP before 4.0.6 mishandles CSRF token generation. This might be remotely exploitable in conjunction with XSS.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CakePHP before 4.0.6 mishandles CSRF token generation. This might be remotely exploitable in conjunction with XSS.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.45%

35.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cakefoundation	Cakephp	< 4.0.6

References

https://bakery.cakephp.org/2020/04/18/cakephp_406_released.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://bakery.cakephp.org/2020/04/18/cakephp_406_released.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 30, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-15400?

CakePHP before 4.0.6 mishandles CSRF token generation. This might be remotely exploitable in conjunction with XSS.

How severe is CVE-2020-15400?

CVE-2020-15400 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15400?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-15400?

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Source: NVD / NIST