How severe is CVE-2019-11458?

CVE-2019-11458 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-11458 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-11458?

CVE-2019-11458 affects Cakephp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11458?

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-2019-11458 published?

CVE-2019-11458 was published on 2019-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-11458

CVE-2019-11458 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cakephp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-502.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-502
Affected product: Cakephp
Published: 2019-05-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in SmtpTransport in CakePHP 3.7.6. An unserialized object with modified internal properties can trigger arbitrary file overwriting upon destruction.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-11458?: An issue was discovered in SmtpTransport in CakePHP 3.7.6. An unserialized object with modified internal properties can trigger arbitrary file overwriting upon destruction.
How severe is CVE-2019-11458?: CVE-2019-11458 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-11458 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-11458?: CVE-2019-11458 affects Cakephp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-11458?: 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-2019-11458 published?: CVE-2019-11458 was published on 2019-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cakephp:cakephp:3.7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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