CVE-2016-4793

HIGH

CakePHP < 3.2.4 - IP Spoofing via CLIENT-IP HTTP Header

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2016-4793. PoCs published by Dawid Golunski.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The exploit demonstrates IP spoofing in CakePHP Framework by manipulating the CLIENT-IP header, leading to potential ACL bypass or injection vulnerabilities. It includes a proof-of-concept for both CakePHP and Croogo CMS.

Description

The clientIp function in CakePHP 3.2.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to spoof their IP via the CLIENT-IP HTTP header.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by Dawid Golunski · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39813

The exploit demonstrates IP spoofing in CakePHP Framework by manipulating the CLIENT-IP header, leading to potential ACL bypass or injection vulnerabilities. It includes a proof-of-concept for both CakePHP and Croogo CMS.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Auth Bypass
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: CakePHP Framework <= 3.2.4, 3.1.11, 2.8.1, 2.7.10, 2.6.12
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Vulnerable version of CakePHP Framework · Ability to send HTTP requests with custom headers
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX236992
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39813/
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
http://legalhackers.com/advisories/CakePHP-IP-Spoofing-Vulnerability.txt
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95846

Scores

CVSS v3 7.5
EPSS 0.0828
EPSS Percentile 92.5%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Details

CWE
CWE-20
Status published
Products (2)
cakephp/cakephp < 3.2.4
cakephp/cakephp 1.2.0 - 2.6.13Packagist
Published Jan 23, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026