CVE-2008-3041 in Dam Frontend Extension
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in the DAM Frontend (dam_frontend) extension 0.1.0 and earlier for TYPO3 has unknown impact and attack vectors related to "broken access control."
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/22/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-3041 affects the DAM Frontend extension version 0.1.0 and earlier within the TYPO3 content management system ecosystem. This represents a critical security flaw classified under the broader category of broken access control vulnerabilities, which fall under CWE-284 access control weaknesses. The DAM Frontend extension serves as a frontend component for the Digital Asset Management system within TYPO3, handling user interactions with digital assets and media files stored in the system's database.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from inadequate access control mechanisms within the extension's code implementation. Attackers can exploit this weakness to bypass intended authorization checks and gain unauthorized access to restricted resources or functionality. The unspecified nature of the impact and attack vectors suggests that the vulnerability may manifest across multiple attack surfaces within the extension's frontend components, potentially allowing for privilege escalation, data exposure, or unauthorized modification of digital assets. This type of flaw typically occurs when the application fails to properly verify user permissions before granting access to sensitive operations or data.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it can enable attackers to manipulate the digital asset management system's integrity and availability. An attacker who successfully exploits this access control weakness could potentially upload malicious files, delete important digital assets, modify existing media content, or gain access to administrative functions that should be restricted to authorized users only. The implications are particularly severe in environments where TYPO3 serves as the primary platform for managing corporate or public digital assets, as unauthorized access could lead to complete compromise of the asset management infrastructure.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on immediate remediation through patching the DAM Frontend extension to version 0.1.1 or later, which contains the necessary access control fixes. Organizations should also implement comprehensive access control reviews of all frontend extensions and modules within their TYPO3 installations. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this type of vulnerability under privilege escalation and credential access techniques, making it particularly dangerous when combined with other attack vectors. Additionally, implementing proper input validation, regular security audits of frontend components, and maintaining up-to-date security patches for all TYPO3 extensions remains essential for preventing similar access control bypass scenarios in the future.