CVE-2010-1022: Typo3/cms saltedpasswords Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cgr9-h9qq-x9fx
CWE-287
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2010-1022 is a HIGH authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Typo3/cms saltedpasswords libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves typo3 authentication bypass via salted user password hashes extension. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.2.13.

CVE-2010-1022 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2010-1022
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cgr9-h9qq-x9fx
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Typo3/cms saltedpasswords
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2010-1022

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Typo3/cms saltedpasswords 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-saltedpasswords fixed: 0.2.13
Upgrade typo3/cms-saltedpasswords to 0.2.13
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-saltedpasswords

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2010-1022, inspect your project dependencies for Typo3/cms saltedpasswords:

inspect dependencies for typo3/cms-saltedpasswords

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Typo3/cms saltedpasswords in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.2.13), 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-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 saltedpasswords, 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

Withdrawn: `typo3/cms-saltedpasswords` is not the correct package. See: https://github.com/github/advisory-database/pull/3488 The TYPO3 Security - Salted user password hashes (t3sec_saltedpw) extension before 0.2.13 for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via unspecified vectors.

CVE-2010-1022 Affected Typo3/cms saltedpasswords Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.2.13
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
typo3/cms-saltedpasswords
Packagist
< 0.2.13
0.2.13

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1022?
CVE-2010-1022 is a security vulnerability in Typo3/cms saltedpasswords involving TYPO3 Authentication Bypass via Salted user password hashes extension under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Typo3/cms saltedpasswords versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.2.13 across affected packages: typo3/cms-saltedpasswords.
What version fixes CVE-2010-1022?
Upgrading to 0.2.13 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is typo3/cms-saltedpasswords affected?
Yes, typo3/cms-saltedpasswords is affected in releases prior to 0.2.13. Upgrade your dependency to 0.2.13 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2010-1022?
CVE-2010-1022 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-2010-1022?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for typo3/cms-saltedpasswords'. 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
Normalized schema output
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  "modified" : "2024-02-14T15:09:19Z",
  "published" : "2022-05-02T06:18:14Z",
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  "details" : "Withdrawn: `typo3/cms-saltedpasswords` is not the correct package.\nSee: https://github.com/github/advisory-database/pull/3488\n\nThe TYPO3 Security - Salted user password hashes (t3sec_saltedpw) extension before 0.2.13 for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via unspecified vectors.",
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    "url" : "https://web.archive.org/web/20101125125343/http://secunia.com/advisories/38992"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://web.archive.org/web/20200228221050/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38799"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "http://typo3.org/extensions/repository/view/t3sec_saltedpw/0.2.13"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "http://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-sa-2010-006"
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    "severity" : "HIGH",
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    "github_reviewed_at" : "2024-02-07T22:30:03Z",
    "nvd_published_at" : "2010-03-19T19:00:00Z"
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