CVE-2014-8328: T3/dce DCE Extension For Typo3 Discloses Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-v4vm-gj2x-6qhm
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-200
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-8328 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) dce extension for typo3 discloses vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting T3/dce libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves dce extension for typo3 discloses environment information. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.11.5.

CVE-2014-8328 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-8328
GHSA Identifier GHSA-v4vm-gj2x-6qhm
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product T3/dce
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 CVE-2014-8328

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected T3/dce dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

t3/dce fixed: 0.11.5 
Upgrade t3/dce to 0.11.5
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 t3/dce

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2014-8328, inspect your project dependencies for T3/dce:

inspect dependencies for t3/dce

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of T3/dce in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.11.5), 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 T3/dce, 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 default configuration in the Dynamic Content Elements (dce) extension before 0.11.5 for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive installation environment information by reading the update check request.

CVE-2014-8328 Affected T3/dce Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.11.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
t3/dce
 Packagist
< 0.11.5
0.11.5

References

NVD — CVE-2014-8328 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-8328
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/976... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97673
T3/dce Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/a-r-m-i-n/dce
typo3.org/extensions/reposito... WEB
http://typo3.org/extensions/repository/view/dce
T3/dce Security Information SECURITY
http://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-extensions/typo3-ext-sa-2014-015

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8328?
CVE-2014-8328 is a security vulnerability in T3/dce involving DCE extension for Typo3 Discloses Environment Information under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which T3/dce versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.11.5 across affected packages: t3/dce.
What version fixes CVE-2014-8328?
Upgrading to 0.11.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is t3/dce affected?
Yes, t3/dce is affected in releases prior to 0.11.5. Upgrade your dependency to 0.11.5 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-8328?
CVE-2014-8328 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 CVE-2014-8328?
CVE-2014-8328 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-2014-8328?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for t3/dce'. 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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