CVE-2022-23501: Typo3/cms core TYPO3 CMS Vulnerable To Weak Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-jfp7-79g7-89rf
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CVSS 5.9
CWE-302 CWE-287
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-23501 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.9) typo3 cms vulnerable to weak vulnerability (CWE-302: Authentication Bypass by Assumed-Immutable Data) affecting Typo3/cms core libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves typo3 cms vulnerable to weak authentication in frontend login. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 8.7.49, 9.5.38, 10.4.33, 11.5.20, 12.1.1.

CVE-2022-23501 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-23501
GHSA Identifier GHSA-jfp7-79g7-89rf
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.9
CWE Classification CWE-302: Authentication Bypass by Assumed-Immutable Data
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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-23501

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: 8.7.49 
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 8.7.49
typo3/cms-core fixed: 9.5.38 
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 9.5.38
typo3/cms-core fixed: 10.4.33 
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 10.4.33
typo3/cms-core fixed: 11.5.20 
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 11.5.20
typo3/cms-core fixed: 12.1.1 
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 12.1.1
typo3/cms fixed: 10.4.33 
Upgrade typo3/cms to 10.4.33
typo3/cms fixed: 11.5.20 
Upgrade typo3/cms to 11.5.20
typo3/cms fixed: 12.1.1 
Upgrade typo3/cms to 12.1.1
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-core

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-23501, 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 8.7.49), 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-302: Authentication Bypass by Assumed-Immutable Data, where the authentication scheme or implementation uses key data elements that are assumed to be immutable, but can be controlled or modified by the attacker. 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

### Problem Restricting frontend login to specific users, organized in different storage folders (partitions), can be bypassed. A potential attacker might use this ambiguity in usernames to get access to a different account - however, credentials must be known to the adversary. ### Solution Update to TYPO3 versions 8.7.49 ELTS, 9.5.38 ELTS, 10.4.33, 11.5.20, 12.1.1 that fix the problem described above. ### References * [TYPO3-CORE-SA-2022-013](https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2022-013)

CVE-2022-23501 Affected Typo3/cms core Versions

8 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
8.7.499.5.3810.4.3311.5.2012.1.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
typo3/cms-core
 Packagist
< 8.7.49
8.7.49
typo3/cms-core
 Packagist
≥ 9.0.0
< 9.5.38
9.5.38
typo3/cms-core
 Packagist
≥ 10.0.0
< 10.4.33
10.4.33
typo3/cms-core
 Packagist
≥ 11.0.0
< 11.5.20
11.5.20
typo3/cms-core
 Packagist
≥ 12.0.0
< 12.1.1
12.1.1
typo3/cms
 Packagist
≥ 10.0.0
< 10.4.33
10.4.33
typo3/cms
 Packagist
≥ 11.0.0
< 11.5.20
11.5.20
typo3/cms
 Packagist
≥ 12.0.0
< 12.1.1
12.1.1

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/TYPO3/typo3/security/advisories/GHSA-jfp7-79g7-89rf
NVD — CVE-2022-23501 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23501
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/TYPO3/typo3/commit/28be9cdb3fed02ce4cfc6fa2d39f7d8e2266eced
Typo3/cms core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/typo3/cms-core/CVE-2022-23501.yaml
Typo3/cms core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/typo3/cms/CVE-2022-23501.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-2022-013

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-23501?
CVE-2022-23501 is a security vulnerability in Typo3/cms core involving TYPO3 CMS vulnerable to Weak Authentication in Frontend Login under CWE-302: Authentication Bypass by Assumed-Immutable Data.
Which Typo3/cms core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 8.7.49, 9.5.38, 10.4.33, 11.5.20, 12.1.1 across affected packages: typo3/cms-core, typo3/cms.
What version fixes CVE-2022-23501?
Upgrading to 8.7.49, 9.5.38, 10.4.33, 11.5.20, 12.1.1 (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 8.7.49, 9.5.38, 10.4.33, 11.5.20, 12.1.1. Upgrade your dependency to 8.7.49, 9.5.38, 10.4.33, 11.5.20, 12.1.1 or later.
Is typo3/cms affected?
Yes, typo3/cms is affected in releases prior to 10.4.33, 11.5.20, 12.1.1. Upgrade your dependency to 10.4.33, 11.5.20, 12.1.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-23501?
CVE-2022-23501 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-23501?
CVE-2022-23501 is classified under CWE-302: Authentication Bypass by Assumed-Immutable Data (The authentication scheme or implementation uses key data elements that are assumed to be immutable, but can be controlled or modified by the attacker.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2022-23501?
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
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