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GHSA-qh8m-9qxx-53m5medium5.4

CakePHP PaginatorHelper::limitControl() vulnerable to reflected cross-site-scripting

Impact

The PaginatorHelper::limitControl() method has a cross-site-scripting vulnerability via query string parameter manipulation.

Source excerpt · OSV

Affected packages

Start with the recorded fix for your release branch. Check your installed version and test compatibility before upgrading. Fixing this advisory does not rule out other vulnerabilities in the release.

cakephp/cakephp Packagist
Affected rangeRecorded fix
From 5.2.10 before 5.2.12Ecosystem versions5.2.12
From 5.3.0 before 5.3.1Ecosystem versions5.3.1

Version evidence: OSV · GHSA-qh8m-9qxx-53m5

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Original source description

Impact

The PaginatorHelper::limitControl() method has a cross-site-scripting vulnerability via query string parameter manipulation.

Patches

This issue has been fixed in 5.2.12 and 5.3.1

Workarounds

If you are unable to upgrade, you should avoid using Paginator::limitControl() until you can upgrade.

References