CVE-2022-36106: Typo3/cms core TYPO3 CMS Missing Check For Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5959-4x58-r8c2
CVSS 5.4
CWE-287
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-36106 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) typo3 cms missing check for vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Typo3/cms core libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves typo3 cms missing check for expiration time of password reset token for backend users. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 10.4.32, 11.5.16.

CVE-2022-36106 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-36106
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5959-4x58-r8c2
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Typo3/cms core
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.4

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-36106

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: 10.4.32
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 10.4.32
typo3/cms-core fixed: 11.5.16
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 11.5.16
typo3/cms fixed: 10.4.32
Upgrade typo3/cms to 10.4.32
typo3/cms fixed: 11.5.16
Upgrade typo3/cms to 11.5.16
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 CVE-2022-36106, 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 10.4.32), 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-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. 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

> ### Meta > * CVSS: `CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:F/RL:O/RC:C` (5.0) ### Problem It has been discovered that the expiration time of a password reset link for TYPO3 backend users has never been evaluated. As a result, a password reset link could be used to perform a password reset even if the default expiry time of two hours has been exceeded. ### Solution Update to TYPO3 version 10.4.32 or 11.5.16 that fix the problem described above. ### Credits Thanks to Ingo Fabbri who reported this issue and to TYPO3 security team member Torben Hansen who fixed the issue. ### References * [TYPO3-CORE-SA-2022-008](https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2022-008)

CVE-2022-36106 Affected Typo3/cms core Versions

4 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
10.4.3211.5.16
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
typo3/cms-core
Packagist
≥ 10.4.0
< 10.4.32
10.4.32
typo3/cms-core
Packagist
≥ 11.0.0
< 11.5.16
11.5.16
typo3/cms
Packagist
≥ 10.4.0
< 10.4.32
10.4.32
typo3/cms
Packagist
≥ 11.0.0
< 11.5.16
11.5.16

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36106?
CVE-2022-36106 is a security vulnerability in Typo3/cms core involving TYPO3 CMS missing check for expiration time of password reset token for backend users under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Typo3/cms core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 10.4.32, 11.5.16 across affected packages: typo3/cms-core, typo3/cms.
What version fixes CVE-2022-36106?
Upgrading to 10.4.32, 11.5.16 (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 10.4.32, 11.5.16. Upgrade your dependency to 10.4.32, 11.5.16 or later.
Is typo3/cms affected?
Yes, typo3/cms is affected in releases prior to 10.4.32, 11.5.16. Upgrade your dependency to 10.4.32, 11.5.16 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-36106?
CVE-2022-36106 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-36106?
CVE-2022-36106 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2022-36106?
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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