CVE-2009-3818: Sjbr/sr freecap FreeCap CAPTCHA Extension For TYPO3 Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-m8c5-5g3h-jjfg
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2009-3818 is a MODERATE freecap captcha extension for typo3 vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Sjbr/sr freecap libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves freecap captcha extension for typo3 has vulnerability in the session handling feature. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.2.2.

CVE-2009-3818 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2009-3818
GHSA Identifier GHSA-m8c5-5g3h-jjfg
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Sjbr/sr freecap
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2009-3818

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Sjbr/sr freecap 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-freecap fixed: 1.2.2 
Upgrade sjbr/sr-freecap to 1.2.2
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-freecap

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2009-3818, inspect your project dependencies for Sjbr/sr freecap:

inspect dependencies for sjbr/sr-freecap

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Sjbr/sr freecap in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.2.2), 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 General Security Weakness. In Sjbr/sr freecap, 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

Unspecified vulnerability in the session handling feature in freeCap CAPTCHA (sr_freecap) extension 1.2.0 and earlier for TYPO3 has unknown impact and attack vectors.

CVE-2009-3818 Affected Sjbr/sr freecap Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.2.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
sjbr/sr-freecap
 Packagist
< 1.2.2
1.2.2

References

NVD — CVE-2009-3818 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-3818
Sjbr/sr freecap Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/TYPO3-extensions/sr_freecap
Sjbr/sr freecap Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20091220014116/http://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-sa-2009-014

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3818?
CVE-2009-3818 is a security vulnerability in Sjbr/sr freecap involving freeCap CAPTCHA extension for TYPO3 has vulnerability in the session handling feature under General Security Weakness.
Which Sjbr/sr freecap versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.2.2 across affected packages: sjbr/sr-freecap.
What version fixes CVE-2009-3818?
Upgrading to 1.2.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is sjbr/sr-freecap affected?
Yes, sjbr/sr-freecap is affected in releases prior to 1.2.2. Upgrade your dependency to 1.2.2 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2009-3818?
CVE-2009-3818 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2009-3818?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for sjbr/sr-freecap'. 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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  "published" : "2022-05-02T03:48:53Z",
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