CVE-2009-3636: Typo3/cms install Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
MODERATECVE-2009-3636 is a MODERATE cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Typo3/cms install libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves typo3 api install tool vulnerable to cross-site scripting. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.1.13, 4.2.10, 4.3beta2.
CVE-2009-3636 at a Glance
How to Fix CVE-2009-3636
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Typo3/cms install dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
Upgrade typo3/cms-install to Latest secure releaseUpgrade typo3/cms-install to 4.1.13Upgrade typo3/cms-install to 4.2.10Upgrade typo3/cms-install to 4.3beta2Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
inspect dependencies for typo3/cms-installHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2009-3636, inspect your project dependencies for Typo3/cms install:
inspect dependencies for typo3/cms-installAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of Typo3/cms install in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.1.13), 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 install, 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
CVE-2009-3636 Affected Typo3/cms install Versions
4 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
typo3/cms-install
|
Packagist |
≤ 4.0.13
|
|
|
typo3/cms-install
|
Packagist |
≥ 4.1.0
< 4.1.13
|
4.1.13
|
|
typo3/cms-install
|
Packagist |
≥ 4.2.0
< 4.2.10
|
4.2.10
|
|
typo3/cms-install
|
Packagist |
≥ 4.3alpha1
< 4.3beta2
|
4.3beta2
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"modified" : "2024-02-08T21:58:48Z",
"published" : "2022-05-02T03:47:10Z",
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"summary" : "Typo3 API Install Tool vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting",
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