CVE-2026-23643 Details
Description
CakePHP is a rapid development framework for PHP. The PaginatorHelper::limitControl() method has a cross-site-scripting vulnerability via query string parameter manipulation. This issue has been fixed in 5.2.12 and 5.3.1.
A cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the CakePHP PaginatorHelper's limitControl() method. This issue arises from unescaped HTML being outputted from request query string data, allowing for JavaScript injection through manipulated query parameters. The vulnerability affects CakePHP versions 5.2.10 prior to 5.2.12 and 5.3.0, and has been addressed in the 5.2.12 and 5.3.1 releases.
Users can upgrade to CakePHP 5.2.12 or 5.3.1 to address this vulnerability. If an immediate upgrade is not possible, it is recommended to avoid using the PaginatorHelper::limitControl() method until the upgrade can be performed.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Jan 16, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://bakery.cakephp.org/2026/01/14/cakephp_5212.html | [email protected] | ProductRelease Notes |
| https://github.com/cakephp/cakephp/commit/c842e7f45d85696e6527d8991dd72f525ced955f | [email protected] | Patch |
| https://github.com/cakephp/cakephp/issues/19172 | [email protected] | Issue Tracking |
| https://github.com/cakephp/cakephp/releases/tag/5.2.12 | [email protected] | ProductRelease Notes |
| https://github.com/cakephp/cakephp/releases/tag/5.3.1 | [email protected] | ProductRelease Notes |
| https://github.com/cakephp/cakephp/security/advisories/GHSA-qh8m-9qxx-53m5 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| cakephp cakephp | >= 5.2.10, < 5.2.12 5.3.0 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jan 16, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |