CVE-2013-4748: Georgringer/news SQL Injection Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-rg6g-v4xm-g49q
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CWE-89
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2013-4748 is a HIGH sql injection vulnerability (CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')) affecting Georgringer/news libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves news system (news) extension for typo3 vulnerable to sql injection. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.3.3.

CVE-2013-4748 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2013-4748
GHSA Identifier GHSA-rg6g-v4xm-g49q
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Affected Product Georgringer/news
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2013-4748

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

georgringer/news fixed: 1.3.3 
Upgrade georgringer/news to 1.3.3
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 georgringer/news

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2013-4748, inspect your project dependencies for Georgringer/news:

inspect dependencies for georgringer/news

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Georgringer/news in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.3.3), 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-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an sql command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended sql command when it is sent to a downstream component. without sufficient removal or quoting of sql syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated sql query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as sql instead of ordinary user data. In Georgringer/news, 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

SQL injection vulnerability in the News system (news) extension before 1.3.3 for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.

CVE-2013-4748 Affected Georgringer/news Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.3.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
georgringer/news
 Packagist
< 1.3.3
1.3.3

References

NVD — CVE-2013-4748 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-4748
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/811... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/81192
Georgringer/news Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/georgringer/news
Georgringer/news Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20130214093535/http://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-extensions/typo3-ext-sa-2013-001
typo3.org/extensions/reposito... WEB
http://typo3.org/extensions/repository/view/news

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4748?
CVE-2013-4748 is a security vulnerability in Georgringer/news involving News system (news) extension for TYPO3 vulnerable to SQL Injection under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection').
Which Georgringer/news versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.3.3 across affected packages: georgringer/news.
What version fixes CVE-2013-4748?
Upgrading to 1.3.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is georgringer/news affected?
Yes, georgringer/news is affected in releases prior to 1.3.3. Upgrade your dependency to 1.3.3 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2013-4748?
CVE-2013-4748 is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2013-4748?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for georgringer/news'. 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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