TYPO3 up to 4.6.6 HTML Sanitizing t3lib_div::RemoveXSS input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in TYPO3. This affects the function t3lib_div::RemoveXSS of the component HTML Sanitizing. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-1608. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in TYPO3 (Content Management System). This affects the function t3lib_div::RemoveXSS of the component HTML Sanitizing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The t3lib_div::RemoveXSS API method in TYPO3 4.4.0 through 4.4.13, 4.5.0 through 4.5.13, 4.6.0 through 4.6.6, 4.7, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to bypass the cross-site scripting (XSS) protection mechanism and inject arbitrary web script or HTML via non printable characters.

The weakness was presented 03/28/2012 by Chris John Riley (Oliver) (Website). The advisory is shared at typo3.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-1608 since 03/12/2012. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 58541 (Debian DSA-2445-1 : typo3-src - several vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 4.4.14, 4.5.14, 4.6.7 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (74552), Tenable (58541), SecurityFocus (BID 52771†), OSVDB (80762†) and Secunia (SA48622†). See VDB-5010, VDB-5011 and VDB-5012 for similar entries. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 58541
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-2445-1 : typo3-src - several vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 71247
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2445-1 (typo3-src)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: TYPO3 4.4.14, 4.5.14, 4.6.7

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03/22/2021 +2819 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: typo3.org

Advisory: typo3.org
Researcher: Chris John Riley (Oliver)
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-1608 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-1608
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-5013

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X-Force: 74552
SecurityFocus: 52771 - TYPO3 Core TYPO3-CORE-SA-2012-001 Multiple Remote Security Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 48622 - TYPO3 Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 80762
Vulnerability Center: 40298 - TYPO3 Multiple Versions Remote Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability Related to the t3lib_div::RemoveXSS API Method, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/04/2012 10:00
Updated: 03/22/2021 14:10
Changes: 04/04/2012 10:00 (76), 05/04/2017 10:43 (4), 03/22/2021 14:10 (3)
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