CVE-2008-5644: Typo3/cms backend Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-733v-22mg-7f8w
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2008-5644 is a MODERATE cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Typo3/cms backend libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves typo3 cross-site scripting vulnerability in the file backend module. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.2.3.

CVE-2008-5644 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2008-5644
GHSA Identifier GHSA-733v-22mg-7f8w
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Typo3/cms backend
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2008-5644

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Typo3/cms backend 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-backend fixed: 4.2.3 
Upgrade typo3/cms-backend to 4.2.3
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-backend

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2008-5644, inspect your project dependencies for Typo3/cms backend:

inspect dependencies for typo3/cms-backend

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Typo3/cms backend in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.2.3), 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where 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. In Typo3/cms backend, 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

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the file backend module in TYPO3 4.2.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown vectors.

CVE-2008-5644 Affected Typo3/cms backend Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.2.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
typo3/cms-backend
 Packagist
≥ 4.2.2
< 4.2.3
All 1 versions
4.2.2
4.2.3

References

NVD — CVE-2008-5644 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-5644
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/465... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46585
Typo3/cms backend Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/TYPO3-CMS/backend
web.archive.org/web/20111229084039/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20111229084039/http://secunia.com/advisories/32689
Typo3/cms backend Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20200301075354/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32284
Typo3/cms backend Security Information SECURITY
http://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-20081113-1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5644?
CVE-2008-5644 is a security vulnerability in Typo3/cms backend involving TYPO3 Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in the file backend module under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Typo3/cms backend versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.2.3 across affected packages: typo3/cms-backend.
What version fixes CVE-2008-5644?
Upgrading to 4.2.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is typo3/cms-backend affected?
Yes, typo3/cms-backend is affected in releases prior to 4.2.3. Upgrade your dependency to 4.2.3 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2008-5644?
CVE-2008-5644 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (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.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2008-5644?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for typo3/cms-backend'. 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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