CVE-2026-55590
Medium
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.
SeverityMedium
CVSS6.1
Exploit probability—
Product
Cakephp
PublishedJul 9, 2026
First seenJul 9, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-601Open redirect
How to fix
Update
- cakephp cakephp2.11.1, 3.3.6, 4.1.1 or later
- cakephp/authentication3.3.6, 4.1.1, 2.11.1 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| cakephp cakephp | v < 2.11.1, 3.0.0 ≤ v < 3.3.6, 4.0.0 ≤ v < 4.1.1 | 2.11.1, 3.3.6, 4.1.1 |
| cakephp/authenticationPackagist | 3.0.0 ≤ v < 3.3.6, 4.0.0 ≤ v < 4.1.1, v < 2.11.1 | 3.3.6, 4.1.1, 2.11.1 |
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