CVE-2010-4335
HighPublic exploitCakePHP allows remote attackers to modify internal Cake cache and execute arbitrary code
Published May 17, 2022 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2010-4335, GHSA-g2vx-8v47-4vhh
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2010-4335 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Cakephp (Cakefoundation), cakephp/cakephp (composer).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Cakephp 1.3.2-1.1, cakephp/cakephp 1.3.6.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
55%
Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The _validatePost function in libs/controller/components/security.php in CakePHP 1.3.x through 1.3.5 and 1.2.8 allows remote attackers to modify the internal Cake cache and execute arbitrary code via a crafted data[_Token][fields] value that is processed by the unserialize function, as demonstrated by modifying the file_map cache to execute arbitrary local files.
Affected Products
18 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| CakephpCakefoundation | 1.3.0, 1.2.8, 1.3.0-alpha, 1.3.0-beta, 1.3.0-rc1, 1.3.0-rc2, 1.3.0-rc3, 1.3.0-rc4 | 1.3.2-1.1 |
| cakephp/cakephpcomposer | >= 1.2.8 | 1.3.6 |
Patched Releases
Cakephp
1.3.2-1.1
cakephp/cakephp
1.3.6
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 17, 2022
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
- advisoryhttp://malloc.im/CakePHP-unserialize.txt
- advisoryhttp://packetstormsecurity.org/files/view/95847/burnedcake.py.txt
- advisory42211
- advisory8026
- advisoryGHSA advisory
FAQ
Common Questions.
The _validatePost function in libs/controller/components/security.php in CakePHP 1.3.x through 1.3.5 and 1.2.8 allows remote attackers to modify the internal Cake cache and execute arbitrary code via a crafted data[_Token][fields] value that is processed by the unserialize function, as demonstrated by modifying the fi…
Affected: Cakephp (Cakefoundation) versions 1.3.0, 1.2.8, 1.3.0-alpha, 1.3.0-beta, 1.3.0-rc1, 1.3.0-rc2, 1.3.0-rc3, 1.3.0-rc4; cakephp/cakephp (composer) versions >= 1.2.8. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Cakephp 1.3.2-1.1, cakephp/cakephp 1.3.6.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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