CVE-2023-22727

Name: CVE-2023-22727
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-17T21:15:16.55+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-22727 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. CakePHP is a development framework for PHP web apps. In affected versions the `Cake\Database\Query::limit()` and `Cake\Database\Query::offset()` methods are vulnerable to SQL injection if passed un-sanitized user request data. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CakePHP is a development framework for PHP web apps. In affected versions the `Cake\Database\Query::limit()` and `Cake\Database\Query::offset()` methods are vulnerable to SQL injection if passed un-sanitized user request data. This issue has been fixed in 4.2.12, 4.3.11, 4.4.10. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade may mitigate this issue by using CakePHP's Pagination library. Manually validating or casting parameters to these methods will also mitigate the issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.86%

53.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cakephp	Cakephp	>= 4.2.0, < 4.2.12
Cakephp	Cakephp	>= 4.3.0, < 4.3.11
Cakephp	Cakephp	>= 4.4.0, < 4.4.10

References

https://bakery.cakephp.org/2023/01/06/cakephp_4211_4311_4410_released.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/cakephp/cakephp/commit/3f463e7084b5a15e67205ced3a622577cca7a239Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/cakephp/cakephp/security/advisories/GHSA-6g8q-qfpv-57wpThird Party Advisory
https://bakery.cakephp.org/2023/01/06/cakephp_4211_4311_4410_released.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/cakephp/cakephp/commit/3f463e7084b5a15e67205ced3a622577cca7a239Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/cakephp/cakephp/security/advisories/GHSA-6g8q-qfpv-57wpThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 17, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-22727?

How severe is CVE-2023-22727?

CVE-2023-22727 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22727?

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