GHSA-pqfv-97hj-g97g: Typo3/cms TYPO3 Frontend Vulnerable To Unauthenticated Vulnerability

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CVSS 5.3
CWE-200
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-pqfv-97hj-g97g is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) typo3 frontend vulnerable to unauthenticated vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Typo3/cms libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves typo3 frontend vulnerable to unauthenticated path disclosure. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.2.15, 7.4.0.

GHSA-pqfv-97hj-g97g at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-pqfv-97hj-g97g
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Typo3/cms
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

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

How to Fix GHSA-pqfv-97hj-g97g

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Typo3/cms 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 fixed: 6.2.15 
Upgrade typo3/cms to 6.2.15
typo3/cms fixed: 7.4.0 
Upgrade typo3/cms to 7.4.0
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

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-pqfv-97hj-g97g, inspect your project dependencies for Typo3/cms:

inspect dependencies for typo3/cms

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Typo3/cms in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 6.2.15), 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 Typo3/cms, 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

It has been discovered, that calling a PHP script which is delivered with TYPO3 for testing purposes, discloses the absolute server path to the TYPO3 installation.

GHSA-pqfv-97hj-g97g Affected Typo3/cms Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.2.157.4.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
typo3/cms
 Packagist
≥ 6.2.0
< 6.2.15
6.2.15
typo3/cms
 Packagist
≥ 7.0.0
< 7.4.0
7.4.0

References

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/TYPO3/typo3/commit/ed1e46f89c8e5f699ced245e873d0eff21e5c75e
Typo3/cms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/typo3/cms/2015-09-08-1.yaml
Typo3/cms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/TYPO3/typo3
Typo3/cms Security Information SECURITY
https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2015-008
Typo3/cms Security Information SECURITY
https://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-core/typo3-core-sa-2015-008

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-pqfv-97hj-g97g?
GHSA-pqfv-97hj-g97g is a security vulnerability in Typo3/cms involving TYPO3 Frontend vulnerable to Unauthenticated Path Disclosure under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Typo3/cms versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.2.15, 7.4.0 across affected packages: typo3/cms.
What version fixes GHSA-pqfv-97hj-g97g?
Upgrading to 6.2.15, 7.4.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is typo3/cms affected?
Yes, typo3/cms is affected in releases prior to 6.2.15, 7.4.0. Upgrade your dependency to 6.2.15, 7.4.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-pqfv-97hj-g97g?
GHSA-pqfv-97hj-g97g has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-pqfv-97hj-g97g?
GHSA-pqfv-97hj-g97g 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 GHSA-pqfv-97hj-g97g?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for typo3/cms'. 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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