GHSA-xjw3-5r5c-m5ph: Typo3/swiftmailer Typo3 Security Fix For Flow Vulnerability

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Advisory Summary

GHSA-xjw3-5r5c-m5ph is a HIGH typo3 security fix for flow vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Typo3/swiftmailer libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves typo3 security fix for flow swift mailer package. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.1.99, 5.4.5.

GHSA-xjw3-5r5c-m5ph at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xjw3-5r5c-m5ph
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Typo3/swiftmailer
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-xjw3-5r5c-m5ph

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Typo3/swiftmailer 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/swiftmailer fixed: 4.1.99 
Upgrade typo3/swiftmailer to 4.1.99
typo3/swiftmailer fixed: 5.4.5 
Upgrade typo3/swiftmailer to 5.4.5
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 typo3/swiftmailer

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-xjw3-5r5c-m5ph, inspect your project dependencies for Typo3/swiftmailer:

inspect dependencies for typo3/swiftmailer

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Typo3/swiftmailer in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.1.99), 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 General Security Weakness. In Typo3/swiftmailer, 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

A remote code execution vulnerability has been found in the Swift Mailer library (swiftmailer/swiftmailer) recently. See this advisory for details. If you are not using the default mail() transport, this particular problem does not affect you. Upgrading is of course still recommended!

GHSA-xjw3-5r5c-m5ph Affected Typo3/swiftmailer Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.1.995.4.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
typo3/swiftmailer
 Packagist
≥ 4.1.0
< 4.1.99
4.1.99
typo3/swiftmailer
 Packagist
≥ 5.4.0
< 5.4.5
5.4.5

References

Typo3/swiftmailer Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/typo3/swiftmailer/2017-01-06.yaml
Typo3/swiftmailer Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/neos/swiftmailer
www.neos.io/blog/flow-sa-2017-0... WEB
https://www.neos.io/blog/flow-sa-2017-01.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-xjw3-5r5c-m5ph?
GHSA-xjw3-5r5c-m5ph is a security vulnerability in Typo3/swiftmailer involving typo3 Security fix for Flow Swift Mailer package under General Security Weakness.
Which Typo3/swiftmailer versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.1.99, 5.4.5 across affected packages: typo3/swiftmailer.
What version fixes GHSA-xjw3-5r5c-m5ph?
Upgrading to 4.1.99, 5.4.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is typo3/swiftmailer affected?
Yes, typo3/swiftmailer is affected in releases prior to 4.1.99, 5.4.5. Upgrade your dependency to 4.1.99, 5.4.5 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-xjw3-5r5c-m5ph?
GHSA-xjw3-5r5c-m5ph is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Packagist dependencies for GHSA-xjw3-5r5c-m5ph?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for typo3/swiftmailer'. 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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