CVE-2012-5890: Sjbr/sr feuser register Front End User Registration (sr_feuser_register) Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-m646-h2pw-56h4
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CWE-200
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2012-5890 is a MODERATE front end user registration (sr_feuser_register) vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Sjbr/sr feuser register libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves front end user registration (sr_feuser_register) extension for typo3 allows remote attackers to obtain user names, passwords. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.6.2.

CVE-2012-5890 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2012-5890
GHSA Identifier GHSA-m646-h2pw-56h4
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Sjbr/sr feuser register
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2012-5890

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

sjbr/sr-feuser-register fixed: 2.6.2 
Upgrade sjbr/sr-feuser-register to 2.6.2
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 sjbr/sr-feuser-register

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2012-5890, inspect your project dependencies for Sjbr/sr feuser register:

inspect dependencies for sjbr/sr-feuser-register

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Sjbr/sr feuser register in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.6.2), 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-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. In Sjbr/sr feuser register, 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 Front End User Registration (sr_feuser_register) extension before 2.6.2 for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to obtain user names and passwords via the (1) edit perspective or (2) autologin feature.

CVE-2012-5890 Affected Sjbr/sr feuser register Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.6.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
sjbr/sr-feuser-register
 Packagist
< 2.6.2
2.6.2

References

NVD — CVE-2012-5890 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-5890
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/801... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80145
Sjbr/sr feuser register Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/TYPO3-extensions/sr_feuser_register
Sjbr/sr feuser register Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20120715071728/http://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-extensions/typo3-ext-sa-2012-002
forge.typo3.org/projects/extension-... WEB
http://forge.typo3.org/projects/extension-sr_feuser_register/repository/entry/trunk/ChangeLog
forge.typo3.org/projects/extension-... WEB
http://forge.typo3.org/projects/extension-sr_feuser_register/repository/revisions/58720

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5890?
CVE-2012-5890 is a security vulnerability in Sjbr/sr feuser register involving Front End User Registration (sr_feuser_register) extension for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to obtain user names, passwords under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Sjbr/sr feuser register versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.6.2 across affected packages: sjbr/sr-feuser-register.
What version fixes CVE-2012-5890?
Upgrading to 2.6.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is sjbr/sr-feuser-register affected?
Yes, sjbr/sr-feuser-register is affected in releases prior to 2.6.2. Upgrade your dependency to 2.6.2 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2012-5890?
CVE-2012-5890 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2012-5890?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for sjbr/sr-feuser-register'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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