Vulnerability Description
CakePHP Authentication is an authentication plugin for CakePHP that can also be used in PSR-7 based applications. Prior to 2.11.1, 3.3.6, and 4.1.1, the getLoginRedirect() method contains a weakness to backslash bypasses that allows redirect targets with attacker-controlled hostnames through the redirect query string parameter. This issue is fixed in versions 2.11.1, 3.3.6, and 4.1.1.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cakephp | Cakephp | < 2.11.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/cakephp/authentication/commit/1c1e29c7e8129cfbcae74558316ecd3Patch
- https://github.com/cakephp/authentication/commit/df28ea4e712f1e5bd0e42be4a3c5c75Patch
- https://github.com/cakephp/authentication/commit/ee24bd48b9c3ef693dc9965de8f0cc8Patch
- https://github.com/cakephp/authentication/pull/795Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/cakephp/authentication/pull/796Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/cakephp/authentication/pull/799Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/cakephp/authentication/releases/tag/2.11.1Release Notes
- https://github.com/cakephp/authentication/releases/tag/3.3.6Release Notes
- https://github.com/cakephp/authentication/releases/tag/4.1.1Release Notes
- https://github.com/cakephp/authentication/security/advisories/GHSA-hhpq-7wg4-36jVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-55590?
CVE-2026-55590 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). CakePHP Authentication is an authentication plugin for CakePHP that can also be used in PSR-7 based applications. Prior to 2.11.1, 3.3.6, and 4.1.1, the getLoginRedirect() method contains a weakness t...
How severe is CVE-2026-55590?
CVE-2026-55590 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-55590?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cakephp Cakephp.