GHSA-45wj-jv2h-jwrf: Typo3/cms core SQL Injection Vulnerability

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CVSS 7.5
CWE-89
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-45wj-jv2h-jwrf is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) sql injection vulnerability (CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')) affecting Typo3/cms core libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves typo3 cms privilege escalation and sql injection. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 8.7.17, 9.3.2.

GHSA-45wj-jv2h-jwrf at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-45wj-jv2h-jwrf
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Affected Product Typo3/cms core
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix GHSA-45wj-jv2h-jwrf

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Typo3/cms core dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

typo3/cms-core fixed: 8.7.17 
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 8.7.17
typo3/cms-core fixed: 9.3.2 
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 9.3.2
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for typo3/cms-core

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-45wj-jv2h-jwrf, inspect your project dependencies for Typo3/cms core:

inspect dependencies for typo3/cms-core

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Typo3/cms core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 8.7.17), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an sql command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended sql command when it is sent to a downstream component. without sufficient removal or quoting of sql syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated sql query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as sql instead of ordinary user data. In Typo3/cms core, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Failing to properly dissociate system related configuration from user generated configuration, the Form Framework (system extension "form") is vulnerable to SQL injection and Privilege Escalation. Basically instructions can be persisted to a form definition file that were not configured to be modified - this applies to definitions managed using the form editor module as well as direct file upload using the regular file list module. A valid backend user account as well as having system extension form activated are needed in order to exploit this vulnerability.

GHSA-45wj-jv2h-jwrf Affected Typo3/cms core Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
8.7.179.3.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
typo3/cms-core
 Packagist
≥ 8.5.0
< 8.7.17
8.7.17
typo3/cms-core
 Packagist
≥ 9.0.0
< 9.3.2
9.3.2

References

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/TYPO3-CMS/core/commit/5e3ed52854ea8192f1c0e2ef30f434e74ba6d253
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/TYPO3-CMS/core/commit/a0a6271dc8f715b5b6859771333d57925dfb63bc
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/TYPO3-CMS/core/commit/e70d7c66110a0919b39bccdfdc73cbfd7f504dfc
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/TYPO3-CMS/core/commit/eddc7635fb3447f0fb69831855f4095de8e12350
Typo3/cms core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/typo3/cms-core/2018-07-12-3.yaml
Typo3/cms core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/TYPO3-CMS/core
Typo3/cms core Security Information SECURITY
https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2018-003

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-45wj-jv2h-jwrf?
GHSA-45wj-jv2h-jwrf is a security vulnerability in Typo3/cms core involving TYPO3 CMS Privilege Escalation and SQL Injection under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection').
Which Typo3/cms core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 8.7.17, 9.3.2 across affected packages: typo3/cms-core.
What version fixes GHSA-45wj-jv2h-jwrf?
Upgrading to 8.7.17, 9.3.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is typo3/cms-core affected?
Yes, typo3/cms-core is affected in releases prior to 8.7.17, 9.3.2. Upgrade your dependency to 8.7.17, 9.3.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-45wj-jv2h-jwrf?
GHSA-45wj-jv2h-jwrf has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-45wj-jv2h-jwrf?
GHSA-45wj-jv2h-jwrf is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for GHSA-45wj-jv2h-jwrf?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for typo3/cms-core'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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