GHSA-gj48-w74w-8gvm: Typo3/cms Path Traversal Vulnerability

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Advisory Summary

GHSA-gj48-w74w-8gvm is a MODERATE path traversal vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Typo3/cms libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves path traversal in typo3 core. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.2.29, 7.6.13, 8.4.1.

GHSA-gj48-w74w-8gvm at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gj48-w74w-8gvm
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Typo3/cms
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-gj48-w74w-8gvm

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Typo3/cms 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 fixed: 6.2.29 
Upgrade typo3/cms to 6.2.29
typo3/cms fixed: 7.6.13 
Upgrade typo3/cms to 7.6.13
typo3/cms fixed: 8.4.1 
Upgrade typo3/cms to 8.4.1
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

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-gj48-w74w-8gvm, inspect your project dependencies for Typo3/cms:

inspect dependencies for typo3/cms

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Typo3/cms in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 6.2.29), 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 General Security Weakness. In Typo3/cms, 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

Due to a too loose type check in an API method, attackers could bypass the directory traversal check by providing an invalid UTF-8 encoding sequence.

GHSA-gj48-w74w-8gvm Affected Typo3/cms Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.2.297.6.138.4.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
typo3/cms
 Packagist
≥ 6.2.0
< 6.2.29
6.2.29
typo3/cms
 Packagist
≥ 7.6.0
< 7.6.13
7.6.13
typo3/cms
 Packagist
≥ 8.0.0
< 8.4.1
8.4.1

References

Typo3/cms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/typo3/cms/2016-11-22-2.yaml
Typo3/cms Security Information SECURITY
https://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-core/typo3-core-sa-2016-024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-gj48-w74w-8gvm?
GHSA-gj48-w74w-8gvm is a security vulnerability in Typo3/cms involving Path Traversal in TYPO3 Core under General Security Weakness.
Which Typo3/cms versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.2.29, 7.6.13, 8.4.1 across affected packages: typo3/cms.
What version fixes GHSA-gj48-w74w-8gvm?
Upgrading to 6.2.29, 7.6.13, 8.4.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is typo3/cms affected?
Yes, typo3/cms is affected in releases prior to 6.2.29, 7.6.13, 8.4.1. Upgrade your dependency to 6.2.29, 7.6.13, 8.4.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-gj48-w74w-8gvm?
GHSA-gj48-w74w-8gvm is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Packagist dependencies for GHSA-gj48-w74w-8gvm?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for typo3/cms'. 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
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