CVE-2010-3659: Typo3/cms backend Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
MODERATECVE-2010-3659 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Typo3/cms backend libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves typo3 cross-site scripting vulnerability in the extension manager and backend forms. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.1.14, 4.2.13, 4.3.4, 4.4.1.
CVE-2010-3659 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 5.4
The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).
How to Fix CVE-2010-3659
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Typo3/cms backend dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
Upgrade typo3/cms-backend to 4.1.14Upgrade typo3/cms-backend to 4.2.13Upgrade typo3/cms-backend to 4.3.4Upgrade typo3/cms-backend to 4.4.1Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
inspect dependencies for typo3/cms-backendHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2010-3659, inspect your project dependencies for Typo3/cms backend:
inspect dependencies for typo3/cms-backendAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of Typo3/cms backend in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.1.14), 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 backend, 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
CVE-2010-3659 Affected Typo3/cms backend Versions
4 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
typo3/cms-backend
|
Packagist |
≥ 4.1.0
< 4.1.14
|
4.1.14
|
|
typo3/cms-backend
|
Packagist |
≥ 4.2.0
< 4.2.13
|
4.2.13
|
|
typo3/cms-backend
|
Packagist |
≥ 4.3.0
< 4.3.4
|
4.3.4
|
|
typo3/cms-backend
|
Packagist |
≥ 4.4.0
< 4.4.1
|
4.4.1
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-jr79-65xr-q7cx",
"modified" : "2024-02-07T23:10:06Z",
"published" : "2022-05-17T00:26:03Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2010-3659" ],
"summary" : "TYPO3 Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in the extension manager and backend forms",
"details" : "Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in TYPO3 CMS 4.1.x before 4.1.14, 4.2.x before 4.2.13, 4.3.x before 4.3.4, and 4.4.x before 4.4.1 allow remote authenticated backend users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified parameters to the extension manager, or unspecified parameters to unknown backend forms.",
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"url" : "https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-3659"
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"url" : "https://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-core/typo3-sa-2010-012"
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"url" : "https://web.archive.org/web/20120903133822/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/42029"
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"url" : "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/28/8"
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