TYPO3 up to 4.6.7 Exception cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in TYPO3. This affects an unknown function of the component Exception Handler. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2012-2112. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in TYPO3 (Content Management System). This affects an unknown code of the component Exception Handler. 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 integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Exception Handler in TYPO3 4.4.x before 4.4.15, 4.5.x before 4.5.15, 4.6.x before 4.6.8, and 4.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via exception messages.

The weakness was published 08/27/2012 by Helmut Hummel (Website). The advisory is shared at lists.typo3.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-2112 since 04/04/2012. 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. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 58817 (Debian DSA-2455-1 : typo3-src - missing input sanitization), 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 4.5.6 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (74920), Tenable (58817), SecurityFocus (BID 53047†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-36318†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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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: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 58817
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-2455-1 : typo3-src - missing input sanitization
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OpenVAS ID: 71260
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2455-1 (typo3-src)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: TYPO3 4.5.6

Timelineinfo

04/04/2012 🔍
04/17/2012 +13 days 🔍
04/23/2012 +6 days 🔍
05/23/2012 +30 days 🔍
08/27/2012 +96 days 🔍
08/27/2012 +0 days 🔍
10/03/2012 +37 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +901 days 🔍
12/12/2021 +2456 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: typo3.org

Advisory: DSA-2455
Researcher: Helmut Hummel
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-2112 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-2112
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-61905

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X-Force: 74920
SecurityFocus: 53047 - TYPO3 Exception Handler Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 36318 - TYPO3 Remote Cross-Site Scripting via Exception Messages, Low

Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 12/12/2021 15:28
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (59), 04/17/2017 11:44 (13), 12/12/2021 15:16 (3), 12/12/2021 15:22 (1), 12/12/2021 15:28 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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