TYPO3 4.2.0/4.2.1/4.2.2 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in TYPO3 4.2.0/4.2.1/4.2.2. Impacted is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2008-5656. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in TYPO3 4.2.0/4.2.1/4.2.2 (Content Management System). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the frontend plugin for the felogin system extension in TYPO3 4.2.0, 4.2.1 and 4.2.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown vectors.

The weakness was released 12/17/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-5656 since 12/17/2008. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

It is declared as highly functional.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (46591) and SecurityFocus (BID 32284†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-45544. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.0

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Highly functional

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OpenVAS ID: 100641
OpenVAS Name: TYPO3 Felogin System Extension Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

11/13/2008 🔍
12/17/2008 +34 days 🔍
12/17/2008 +0 days 🔍
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03/17/2015 +2281 days 🔍
10/22/2018 +1315 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: typo3.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2008-5656 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-5656
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-45556
X-Force: 46591 - TYPO3 felogin system extension cross-site scripting
SecurityFocus: 32284 - TYPO3 Core Multiple Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 10/22/2018 07:10
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (48), 10/22/2018 07:10 (10)
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