CVE-2023-22727: CakePHP is a development framework for PHP web apps

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-22727 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting cakephp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

CakePHP is a development framework for PHP web apps. In affected versions the `Cake\Database\Query::limit()` and `Cake\Database\Query::offset()` methods are vulnerable to SQL injection if passed un-sanitized user request data. This issue has been fixed in 4.2.12, 4.3.11, 4.4.10. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade may mitigate this issue by using CakePHP's Pagination library. Manually validating or casting parameters to these me

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2023-01-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: cakephp

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-01-17 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cakephp cakephp UPGRADE

Affected: >= 4.2.0 and < 4.2.12 · >= 4.3.0 and < 4.3.11 · >= 4.4.0 and < 4.4.10

Fixed in: 4.2.12, 4.3.11, 4.4.10

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cakephp || rpm -q cakephp || cakephp --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.2.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cakephp

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cakephp

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cakephp sudo apt install cakephp=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.2.0> sudo apt-mark hold cakephp

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list cakephp sudo dnf downgrade cakephp-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add cakephp

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-22727?

cakephp: upgrade to 4.2.12, 4.3.11, 4.4.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-22727 being exploited?

CVE-2023-22727 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-22727 affect?

CVE-2023-22727 affects cakephp. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). CakePHP is a development framework for PHP web apps. In affected versions the `Cake\Database\Query::limit()` and `Cake\Database\Query::offset()` methods are vulnerable to SQL injection if passed un-sanitized user request data. This issue ha

How urgent is CVE-2023-22727?

Priority 54/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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