CVE-2010-1011 in myDashboard
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the myDashboard (mydashboard) extension 0.1.13 and earlier 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 vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-1011 represents a cross-site scripting flaw within the myDashboard extension for TYPO3 content management system. This issue affects versions 0.1.13 and earlier, creating a significant security risk that could be exploited by remote attackers to execute malicious scripts within the context of affected web applications. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the extension's codebase, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML content through unspecified attack vectors.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which categorizes cross-site scripting as a code quality issue where untrusted data is improperly integrated into web pages without proper sanitization or encoding. The flaw exists in the myDashboard extension's handling of user-supplied data, particularly within its dashboard rendering components where input validation is inadequate. Attackers can leverage this weakness to inject malicious payloads that execute in the browsers of unsuspecting users who view the compromised dashboard content. The unspecified vectors suggest that multiple entry points within the extension could potentially be exploited, making the vulnerability particularly concerning from a security perspective.
From an operational impact standpoint, this vulnerability creates a substantial risk for TYPO3 installations using the affected myDashboard extension. Remote attackers could potentially steal user sessions, deface websites, redirect users to malicious sites, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users. The attack surface is broad as the vulnerability affects the core dashboard functionality that typically displays user-specific information, making it a prime target for exploitation. Organizations utilizing TYPO3 with this extension face potential data breaches, reputational damage, and compliance violations if the vulnerability remains unpatched.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate patching of the myDashboard extension to version 0.1.14 or later, which contains the necessary security fixes. System administrators should also implement additional defensive measures including input validation at multiple layers, output encoding for all dynamic content, and regular security audits of installed TYPO3 extensions. The remediation approach should follow ATT&CK framework guidance for mitigating web application vulnerabilities, particularly focusing on defensive techniques related to input sanitization and output encoding. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and monitoring for suspicious script injection attempts. Regular security assessments of TYPO3 installations and their extensions are essential to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by malicious actors.