CVE-2020-25025: Localizationteam/l10nmgr Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cv9j-78f7-w6v9
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-863
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-25025 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) incorrect authorization vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting Localizationteam/l10nmgr libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves incorrect authorization in typo3 extension. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 7.4.0, 8.7.0, 9.2.0.

CVE-2020-25025 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-25025
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cv9j-78f7-w6v9
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Affected Product Localizationteam/l10nmgr
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

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:N/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 None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2020-25025

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Localizationteam/l10nmgr dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

localizationteam/l10nmgr fixed: 7.4.0 
Upgrade localizationteam/l10nmgr to 7.4.0
localizationteam/l10nmgr fixed: 8.7.0 
Upgrade localizationteam/l10nmgr to 8.7.0
localizationteam/l10nmgr fixed: 9.2.0 
Upgrade localizationteam/l10nmgr to 9.2.0
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 localizationteam/l10nmgr

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2020-25025, inspect your project dependencies for Localizationteam/l10nmgr:

inspect dependencies for localizationteam/l10nmgr

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Localizationteam/l10nmgr in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 7.4.0), 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-863: Incorrect Authorization, where the product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. In Localizationteam/l10nmgr, 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 l10nmgr (aka Localization Manager) extension before 7.4.0, 8.x before 8.7.0, and 9.x before 9.2.0 for TYPO3 allows Information Disclosure (translatable fields).

CVE-2020-25025 Affected Localizationteam/l10nmgr Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
7.4.08.7.09.2.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
localizationteam/l10nmgr
 Packagist
< 7.4.0
7.4.0
localizationteam/l10nmgr
 Packagist
≥ 8.0.0
< 8.7.0
8.7.0
localizationteam/l10nmgr
 Packagist
≥ 9.0.0
< 9.2.0
9.2.0

References

NVD — CVE-2020-25025 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-25025
Localizationteam/l10nmgr Security Information SECURITY
https://typo3.org/help/security-advisories
Localizationteam/l10nmgr Security Information SECURITY
https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-ext-sa-2020-016

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-25025?
CVE-2020-25025 is a security vulnerability in Localizationteam/l10nmgr involving Incorrect Authorization in TYPO3 extension under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization.
Which Localizationteam/l10nmgr versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 7.4.0, 8.7.0, 9.2.0 across affected packages: localizationteam/l10nmgr.
What version fixes CVE-2020-25025?
Upgrading to 7.4.0, 8.7.0, 9.2.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is localizationteam/l10nmgr affected?
Yes, localizationteam/l10nmgr is affected in releases prior to 7.4.0, 8.7.0, 9.2.0. Upgrade your dependency to 7.4.0, 8.7.0, 9.2.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-25025?
CVE-2020-25025 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2020-25025?
CVE-2020-25025 is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization (The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2020-25025?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for localizationteam/l10nmgr'. 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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