CVE-2022-36108: Typo3/cms core Asset.css> View Helper Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fv2m-9249-qx85
CVSS 5.4
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-36108 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) asset.css> view helper vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Typo3/cms core libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves asset.css> view helper. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 10.4.32, 11.5.16.

CVE-2022-36108 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-36108
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fv2m-9249-qx85
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Typo3/cms core
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.4

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:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-36108

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: 10.4.32
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 10.4.32
typo3/cms-core fixed: 11.5.16
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 11.5.16
typo3/cms fixed: 10.4.32
Upgrade typo3/cms to 10.4.32
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-2022-36108, 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 10.4.32), 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 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:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:F/RL:O/RC:C` (4.1) ### Problem It has been discovered that the `f:asset.css` view helper is vulnerable to cross-site scripting when user input is passed as variables to the CSS. ### Solution Update to TYPO3 version 10.4.32 or 11.5.16 that fix the problem described above. ### Credits Thanks to TYPO3 contributor member Frank Nägler who reported this issue and to TYPO3 core & security team member Oliver Hader who fixed the issue. ### References * [TYPO3-CORE-SA-2022-010](https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2022-010)

CVE-2022-36108 Affected Typo3/cms core Versions

4 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
10.4.3211.5.16
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
typo3/cms-core
Packagist
≥ 10.3.0
< 10.4.32
10.4.32
typo3/cms-core
Packagist
≥ 11.0.0
< 11.5.16
11.5.16
typo3/cms
Packagist
≥ 10.3.0
< 10.4.32
10.4.32
typo3/cms
Packagist
≥ 11.0.0
< 11.5.16
11.5.16

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36108?
CVE-2022-36108 is a security vulnerability in Typo3/cms core involving asset.css> view helper under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Typo3/cms core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 10.4.32, 11.5.16 across affected packages: typo3/cms-core, typo3/cms.
What version fixes CVE-2022-36108?
Upgrading to 10.4.32, 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 10.4.32, 11.5.16. Upgrade your dependency to 10.4.32, 11.5.16 or later.
Is typo3/cms affected?
Yes, typo3/cms is affected in releases prior to 10.4.32, 11.5.16. Upgrade your dependency to 10.4.32, 11.5.16 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-36108?
CVE-2022-36108 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-36108?
CVE-2022-36108 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-2022-36108?
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.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
Normalized schema output
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