CVE-2013-4320: Typo3/cms core TYPO3 Improper Access Management Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-p9jg-9w87-6rg4
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CWE-284
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2013-4320 is a MODERATE typo3 improper access management vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Typo3/cms core libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves typo3 improper access management in the file abstraction layer. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.0.9, 6.1.4.

CVE-2013-4320 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2013-4320
GHSA Identifier GHSA-p9jg-9w87-6rg4
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product Typo3/cms core
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2013-4320

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: 6.0.9 
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 6.0.9
typo3/cms-core fixed: 6.1.4 
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 6.1.4
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-2013-4320, 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 6.0.9), 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-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. 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

The File Abstraction Layer (FAL) in TYPO3 6.0.x before 6.0.9 and 6.1.x before 6.1.4 does not properly check permissions, which allows remote authenticated users to create or read arbitrary files via a crafted URL.

CVE-2013-4320 Affected Typo3/cms core Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.0.96.1.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
typo3/cms-core
 Packagist
≥ 6.0
< 6.0.9
6.0.9
typo3/cms-core
 Packagist
≥ 6.1
< 6.1.4
6.1.4

References

NVD — CVE-2013-4320 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-4320
Typo3/cms core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/TYPO3-CMS/core
Typo3/cms core Security Information SECURITY
https://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-core/typo3-core-sa-2013-003

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4320?
CVE-2013-4320 is a security vulnerability in Typo3/cms core involving TYPO3 Improper Access Management in the File Abstraction Layer under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which Typo3/cms core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.0.9, 6.1.4 across affected packages: typo3/cms-core.
What version fixes CVE-2013-4320?
Upgrading to 6.0.9, 6.1.4 (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 6.0.9, 6.1.4. Upgrade your dependency to 6.0.9, 6.1.4 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2013-4320?
CVE-2013-4320 is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control (The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2013-4320?
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.
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