CVE-2010-1005 in YATSE
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Yet another TYPO3 search engine (YATSE) extension before 0.3.2 for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/02/2026
The CVE-2010-1005 vulnerability represents a cross-site scripting flaw within the Yet another TYPO3 search engine extension, a popular TYPO3 content management system extension used for enhancing search functionality. This vulnerability specifically affects versions prior to 0.3.2 and exposes web applications utilizing TYPO3 to potential injection attacks that can compromise user sessions and data integrity. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the YATSE extension's processing routines, creating an attack surface where malicious actors can manipulate the extension's behavior through crafted input parameters.
The technical exploitation of this XSS vulnerability occurs through unspecified vectors that typically involve user-controllable input fields or parameters processed by the YATSE extension. Attackers can inject malicious scripts or HTML code that gets executed in the context of other users' browsers when they view search results or interact with the affected functionality. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications, where insufficient validation of user-provided data leads to code execution in the victim's browser context. The vulnerability's impact is significant as it can enable attackers to steal session cookies, perform unauthorized actions on behalf of users, or redirect victims to malicious websites.
The operational impact of CVE-2010-1005 extends beyond simple script injection, potentially allowing attackers to establish persistent access to user accounts within TYPO3 environments. When users browse search results or interact with the vulnerable extension, their browsers execute the injected malicious code, which can lead to complete compromise of user sessions and potential privilege escalation within the CMS. This vulnerability particularly affects TYPO3 installations that rely on the YATSE extension for search capabilities, making it a critical concern for organizations maintaining web applications with user-generated content or search functionality. The attack vector typically involves manipulation of search queries, form submissions, or URL parameters that are not properly sanitized before being rendered in web pages.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability center on upgrading to YATSE version 0.3.2 or later, which contains the necessary patches to prevent input sanitization failures. Organizations should also implement comprehensive input validation measures, including the use of output encoding techniques to prevent script execution in rendered content. The remediation aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566 which covers social engineering via malicious content injection, and specifically addresses the need for proper input validation and output encoding as defensive measures. Additionally, implementing Content Security Policy headers can provide an additional layer of protection against XSS attacks by restricting script execution sources, while regular security audits of CMS extensions can help identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the web application stack.