CVE-2014-3942: Typo3/cms TYPO3 Color Picker Wizard Component Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-55g3-fjwm-w2c8
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CWE-94
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-3942 is a HIGH typo3 color picker wizard component vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Typo3/cms libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves typo3 color picker wizard component allows remote authenticated editors to execute arbitrary php code. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.5.34, 4.7.19, 6.0.14, 6.1.9.

CVE-2014-3942 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-3942
GHSA Identifier GHSA-55g3-fjwm-w2c8
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Typo3/cms
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2014-3942

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Typo3/cms 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 fixed: 4.5.34 
Upgrade typo3/cms to 4.5.34
typo3/cms fixed: 4.7.19 
Upgrade typo3/cms to 4.7.19
typo3/cms fixed: 6.0.14 
Upgrade typo3/cms to 6.0.14
typo3/cms fixed: 6.1.9 
Upgrade typo3/cms to 6.1.9
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

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2014-3942, inspect your project dependencies for Typo3/cms:

inspect dependencies for typo3/cms

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Typo3/cms in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.5.34), 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-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. In Typo3/cms, 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

The Color Picker Wizard component in TYPO3 4.5.0 before 4.5.34, 4.7.0 before 4.7.19, 6.0.0 before 6.0.14, and 6.1.0 before 6.1.9 allows remote authenticated editors to execute arbitrary PHP code via a serialized PHP object.

CVE-2014-3942 Affected Typo3/cms Versions

4 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.5.344.7.196.0.146.1.9
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
typo3/cms
 Packagist
≥ 4.5.0
< 4.5.34
4.5.34
typo3/cms
 Packagist
≥ 4.7.0
< 4.7.19
4.7.19
typo3/cms
 Packagist
≥ 6.0.0
< 6.0.14
6.0.14
typo3/cms
 Packagist
≥ 6.1.0
< 6.1.9
6.1.9

References

NVD — CVE-2014-3942 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-3942
Typo3/cms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/TYPO3/typo3
Typo3/cms Security Information SECURITY
https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2014-001
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/20... WEB
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-06/msg00037.html
Typo3/cms Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2942
Typo3/cms Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/03/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3942?
CVE-2014-3942 is a security vulnerability in Typo3/cms involving TYPO3 Color Picker Wizard component allows remote authenticated editors to execute arbitrary PHP code under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Typo3/cms versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.5.34, 4.7.19, 6.0.14, 6.1.9 across affected packages: typo3/cms.
What version fixes CVE-2014-3942?
Upgrading to 4.5.34, 4.7.19, 6.0.14, 6.1.9 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is typo3/cms affected?
Yes, typo3/cms is affected in releases prior to 4.5.34, 4.7.19, 6.0.14, 6.1.9. Upgrade your dependency to 4.5.34, 4.7.19, 6.0.14, 6.1.9 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-3942?
CVE-2014-3942 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2014-3942?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for typo3/cms'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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