How severe is CVE-2012-4399?

CVE-2012-4399 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2012-4399 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4399?

CVE-2012-4399 affects Cakefoundation Cakephp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4399?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-4399 published?

CVE-2012-4399 was published on 2012-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4399

CVE-2012-4399 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cakefoundation Cakephp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Cakefoundation Cakephp
Published: 2012-10-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4399?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2012-4399?: CVE-2012-4399 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2012-4399 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4399?: CVE-2012-4399 affects Cakefoundation Cakephp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4399?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-4399 published?: CVE-2012-4399 was published on 2012-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cakefoundation:cakephp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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