CVE-2010-1009 in Educator
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in the Educator extension 0.1.5 for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/02/2026
The CVE-2010-1009 vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw within the educator extension version 015 for the TYPO3 content management system. This vulnerability exists within the educational extension module that was designed to provide teaching and learning functionalities within the TYPO3 framework. The flaw specifically affects the extension's handling of user input parameters that are processed through sql queries without proper sanitization or validation mechanisms. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate the sql query execution flow by injecting malicious sql commands through unspecified input vectors that are not properly escaped or parameterized.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is incorporated into sql commands without adequate protection measures. The vulnerability operates at the application layer where user-supplied data is directly concatenated into sql query strings rather than being properly parameterized or escaped. This creates an environment where an attacker can manipulate the intended sql query execution by injecting sql syntax that alters the query logic or injects additional commands. The impact is particularly severe given that the vulnerability affects a core cms platform like TYPO3 where extensions often have elevated privileges and can access sensitive database information.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass complete database compromise and potential system takeover. Remote attackers could execute arbitrary sql commands that might allow them to extract sensitive information such as user credentials, personal data, or system configurations. The vulnerability could also enable attackers to modify or delete database content, potentially corrupting educational data or disrupting the learning management system functionality. Given that TYPO3 is commonly used in educational institutions, the compromise of such systems could lead to unauthorized access to student records, faculty information, or institutional data that might be subject to privacy regulations and compliance requirements.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2010-1009 should focus on immediate patching of the affected educator extension to version 015 or later where the sql injection vulnerability has been addressed through proper input validation and parameterized query implementation. Organizations should also implement web application firewalls that can detect and block sql injection attempts targeting known vulnerable patterns. Database access controls should be reviewed to ensure that application accounts have minimal required privileges and that proper input sanitization is implemented at multiple layers of the application architecture. Additionally, regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other extensions or custom modules that might be present in the TYPO3 environment, following the principle of defense in depth as recommended by cybersecurity frameworks such as the NIST cybersecurity framework and MITRE ATT&CK matrix. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of secure coding practices and proper input validation in preventing sql injection attacks that can compromise entire database systems.