CVE-2016-4793
HighSummary
The clientIp function in CakePHP 3.2.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to spoof their IP via the CLIENT-IP HTTP header.
Risk Assessment
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to conceal their real IP address, which may lead to difficulties in identifying the source of an attack.
Recommendation
It is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of CakePHP that addresses this vulnerability and to implement additional IP address verification mechanisms.
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Original NVD description (English source)
The clientIp function in CakePHP 3.2.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to spoof their IP via the CLIENT-IP HTTP header.