TYPO3 up to 4.7.3 Install Tool cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in TYPO3. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Install Tool. The manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-3531. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in TYPO3 (Content Management System). Affected is an unknown part of the component Install Tool. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Install Tool in TYPO3 4.5.x before 4.5.19, 4.6.x before 4.6.12 and 4.7.x before 4.7.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was presented 08/15/2012 by Georg Ringer with TYPO3 Security Team as confirmed bulletin (Website). The advisory is shared for download at typo3.org. The public release was coordinated in cooperation with the vendor. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-3531 since 06/14/2012. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. A authentication is necessary for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but a private exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

It is declared as highly functional. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 61735 (Debian DSA-2537-1 : 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 4.5.19, 4.6.12 or 4.7.4 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at typo3.org. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (78888), Tenable (61735), SecurityFocus (BID 55052†), OSVDB (84774†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1027405†). See VDB-5985, VDB-5987, VDB-62029 and VDB-62028 for similar entries. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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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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Access: Private
Status: Highly functional

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Nessus ID: 61735
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-2537-1 : typo3-src - several vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 71862
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2537-1 (typo3-src)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: TYPO3 4.5.19/4.6.12/4.7.4

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Sourcesinfo

Product: typo3.org

Advisory: typo3.org
Researcher: Georg Ringer
Organization: TYPO3 Security Team
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-3531 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-3531
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-5988

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X-Force: 78888 - TYPO3 Install Tool unspecified cross-site scripting, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 55052 - TYPO3 Core TYPO3-CORE-SA-2012-004 Multiple Remote Security Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: 84774
SecurityTracker: 1027405 - TYPO3 Bugs Let Remote Authenticated Users Obtain Information and Execute Arbitrary Code and Permit Remote Cross-Site Scripting Attacks
Vulnerability Center: 38585 - TYPO3 Install Tool XSS Vulnerability Allows Remote Script Execution via Unspecified Vectors, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/23/2012 19:11
Updated: 03/27/2021 12:47
Changes: 08/23/2012 19:11 (83), 04/25/2017 11:20 (5), 03/27/2021 12:47 (3)
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