CVE-2022-36104: Typo3/cms core Denial of Service Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fffr-7x4x-f98q
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CVSS 5.9
CWE-770
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-36104 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.9) denial of service vulnerability (CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling) affecting Typo3/cms core libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves typo3 cms vulnerable to denial of service in page error handling. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 11.5.16.

CVE-2022-36104 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-36104
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fffr-7x4x-f98q
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.9
CWE Classification CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling
Affected Product Typo3/cms core
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.9

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-36104

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: 11.5.16 
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 11.5.16
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-2022-36104, 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 11.5.16), 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-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling, where the product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated. 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:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C` (5.5) ### Problem Requesting invalid or non-existing resources via HTTP triggers the page error handler which again could retrieve content to be shown as an error message from another page. This leads to a scenario in which the application is calling itself recursively - amplifying the impact of the initial attack until the limits of the web server are exceeded. This vulnerability is the same as described in [TYPO3-CORE-SA-2021-005](https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2021-005) ([CVE-2021-21359](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-21359)). A regression, introduced during TYPO3 v11 development, led to this situation. ### Solution Update to TYPO3 version 11.5.16 that fixes the problem described above. ### Credits Thanks to Rik Willems who reported this issue and to TYPO3 core & security team member Oliver Hader who fixed the issue. ### References * [TYPO3-CORE-SA-2022-006](https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2022-006)

CVE-2022-36104 Affected Typo3/cms core Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
11.5.16
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
typo3/cms-core
 Packagist
≥ 11.4.0
< 11.5.16
11.5.16
typo3/cms
 Packagist
≥ 11.4.0
< 11.5.16
11.5.16

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/TYPO3/typo3/security/advisories/GHSA-fffr-7x4x-f98q
NVD — CVE-2022-36104 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-36104
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/TYPO3/typo3/commit/179dd7cd78947081d573fee2050e197faa556f13
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/TYPO3/typo3/commit/fc51ccbf2bb8a8c959aa74cbceca124971e6e7fd
Typo3/cms core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/typo3/cms-core/CVE-2022-36104.yaml
Typo3/cms core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/typo3/cms/CVE-2022-36104.yaml
Typo3/cms core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/TYPO3/typo3
Typo3/cms core Security Information SECURITY
https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2022-006

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36104?
CVE-2022-36104 is a security vulnerability in Typo3/cms core involving TYPO3 CMS vulnerable to Denial of Service in Page Error Handling under CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling.
Which Typo3/cms core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 11.5.16 across affected packages: typo3/cms-core, typo3/cms.
What version fixes CVE-2022-36104?
Upgrading to 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 11.5.16. Upgrade your dependency to 11.5.16 or later.
Is typo3/cms affected?
Yes, typo3/cms is affected in releases prior to 11.5.16. Upgrade your dependency to 11.5.16 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-36104?
CVE-2022-36104 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-36104?
CVE-2022-36104 is classified under CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling (The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2022-36104?
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.
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