CVE-2022-29601 in seminars Extension
Summary
by MITRE • 07/13/2022
The seminars (aka Seminar Manager) extension through 4.1.3 for TYPO3 allows SQL Injection.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/23/2022
The CVE-2022-29601 vulnerability represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the seminars extension for TYPO3 CMS versions up to 4.1.3. This vulnerability specifically affects the Seminar Manager extension which is commonly used for managing conference and seminar events within TYPO3 environments. The flaw exists in the extension's handling of user input parameters that are directly incorporated into database queries without proper sanitization or parameterization, creating an avenue for malicious actors to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the underlying database system.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper input validation within the seminars extension's database interaction logic. When users submit data through web forms or API endpoints that are processed by the seminar manager, the extension fails to properly escape or parameterize input values before incorporating them into SQL query strings. This allows attackers to inject malicious SQL fragments that can manipulate the database structure, extract sensitive information, modify records, or even gain elevated privileges within the database environment. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it operates at the database level, potentially enabling full system compromise if the database user has sufficient privileges.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability exposes organizations running affected TYPO3 installations to significant security risks including data breaches, unauthorized access to sensitive event information, and potential complete system compromise. The attack surface is broad as the vulnerability affects any instance using the seminars extension, which is commonly deployed in educational institutions, corporate event management systems, and professional conference platforms. Attackers can exploit this flaw to extract user credentials, seminar registration data, payment information, and other sensitive organizational data. The vulnerability also aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation and CWE-89 for SQL injection, demonstrating how improper input handling creates persistent security weaknesses in web applications.
Organizations should immediately upgrade to the latest version of the seminars extension where this vulnerability has been patched, as the fix typically involves implementing proper parameterized queries and input sanitization. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls, database activity monitoring, and regular security assessments can provide additional layers of protection. System administrators should also conduct thorough vulnerability scanning to identify all instances of the affected extension and ensure that proper access controls and database user privilege management are implemented to limit the potential impact of any successful exploitation attempts. The remediation process should include comprehensive testing to ensure that the upgrade does not introduce compatibility issues with existing seminar management workflows while maintaining the integrity of the database interactions.