CVE-2022-33156: Brotkrueml/typo3 matomo integration Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gvxv-p9rv-gmcg
CVSS 6.1
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-33156 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Brotkrueml/typo3 matomo integration libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves brotkrueml/typo3-matomo-integration vulnerable to cross-site scripting. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.3.2.

CVE-2022-33156 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-33156
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gvxv-p9rv-gmcg
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Brotkrueml/typo3 matomo integration
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.1

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
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-2022-33156

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Brotkrueml/typo3 matomo integration dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

brotkrueml/typo3-matomo-integration fixed: 1.3.2
Upgrade brotkrueml/typo3-matomo-integration to 1.3.2
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 brotkrueml/typo3-matomo-integration

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-33156, inspect your project dependencies for Brotkrueml/typo3 matomo integration:

inspect dependencies for brotkrueml/typo3-matomo-integration

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Brotkrueml/typo3 matomo integration in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.3.2), 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 Brotkrueml/typo3 matomo integration, 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 extension fails to properly encode user input for output in HTML context. A TYPO3 backend user account is required to exploit the vulnerability.

CVE-2022-33156 Affected Brotkrueml/typo3 matomo integration Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.3.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
brotkrueml/typo3-matomo-integration
Packagist
< 1.3.2
1.3.2

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-33156?
CVE-2022-33156 is a security vulnerability in Brotkrueml/typo3 matomo integration involving brotkrueml/typo3-matomo-integration vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Brotkrueml/typo3 matomo integration versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.3.2 across affected packages: brotkrueml/typo3-matomo-integration.
What version fixes CVE-2022-33156?
Upgrading to 1.3.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is brotkrueml/typo3-matomo-integration affected?
Yes, brotkrueml/typo3-matomo-integration is affected in releases prior to 1.3.2. Upgrade your dependency to 1.3.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-33156?
CVE-2022-33156 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-33156?
CVE-2022-33156 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-2022-33156?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for brotkrueml/typo3-matomo-integration'. 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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