How severe is GHSA-j9q2-f9q7-jhgq?

No CVSS score has been assigned to GHSA-j9q2-f9q7-jhgq yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by GHSA-j9q2-f9q7-jhgq?

GHSA-j9q2-f9q7-jhgq affects the following packages: cakephp/cakephp (Packagist), cakephp/cakephp (Packagist). Ecosystems affected: Packagist.

How do I fix GHSA-j9q2-f9q7-jhgq?

Update cakephp/cakephp to 2.4.8 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-j9q2-f9q7-jhgq is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect GHSA-j9q2-f9q7-jhgq in my Packagist dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for cakephp/cakephp, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate GHSA-j9q2-f9q7-jhgq if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Is GHSA-j9q2-f9q7-jhgq actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for GHSA-j9q2-f9q7-jhgq yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

When was GHSA-j9q2-f9q7-jhgq published, and has it been updated?

GHSA-j9q2-f9q7-jhgq was published on January 20, 2023 and was last updated on November 29, 2024. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

CakePHP SecurityComponent cross form submission issue

Real-World Exposure

2 pkgs affected

🐘cakephp/cakephp🐘cakephp/cakephp

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Packagist packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

Prior to versions 2.4.8 and 1.3.18, forms secured by SecurityComponent could be submitted to any action without triggering SecurityComponent’s tampering protection. If an application contained multiple POST forms to manipulate the same models, it could be vulnerable to mass assignment issues.

Affected Packages

2 total 2 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
🐘Packagist	`cakephp/cakephp`	≥ 2.0.0&&< 2.4.8	2.4.8`composer require cakephp/cakephp:^2.4.8`
🐘Packagist	`cakephp/cakephp`	≥ 1.3.0&&< 1.3.18	1.3.18`composer require cakephp/cakephp:^1.3.18`

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for cakephp/cakephp, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update cakephp/cakephp to 2.4.8 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-j9q2-f9q7-jhgq is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Frequently Asked Questions

Prior to versions 2.4.8 and 1.3.18, forms secured by SecurityComponent could be submitted to any action without triggering SecurityComponent’s tampering protection. If an application contained multiple POST forms to manipulate the same models, it could be vulnerable to mass assignment issues.

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