CVE-2005-4875: Typo3/cms TYPO3 Reveals Sensitive Information Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xj84-6q8f-qg2r
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CWE-200
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2005-4875 is a HIGH typo3 reveals sensitive information vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Typo3/cms libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves typo3 reveals sensitive information via direct request to `misc/phpcheck/`. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.8.1.

CVE-2005-4875 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2005-4875
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xj84-6q8f-qg2r
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Typo3/cms
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2005-4875

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: 3.8.1 
Upgrade typo3/cms to 3.8.1
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 CVE-2005-4875, 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 3.8.1), 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

TYPO3 3.8.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to misc/phpcheck/, which invokes the phpinfo function and prints values of unspecified environment variables.

CVE-2005-4875 Affected Typo3/cms Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.8.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
typo3/cms
 Packagist
< 3.8.1
3.8.1

References

NVD — CVE-2005-4875 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2005-4875
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/424... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42457
Typo3/cms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/TYPO3/typo3
Typo3/cms Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20080228231555/http://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-20050725-1
bugs.typo3.org/view.php WEB
http://bugs.typo3.org/view.php?id=1250
Typo3/cms Security Information SECURITY
http://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-20050725-1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4875?
CVE-2005-4875 is a security vulnerability in Typo3/cms involving TYPO3 Reveals Sensitive Information via Direct Request to `misc/phpcheck/` under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Typo3/cms versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.8.1 across affected packages: typo3/cms.
What version fixes CVE-2005-4875?
Upgrading to 3.8.1 (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 3.8.1. Upgrade your dependency to 3.8.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2005-4875?
CVE-2005-4875 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-2005-4875?
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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