CVE-2009-3633: Typo3/cms core Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
MODERATECVE-2009-3633 is a MODERATE cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)) affecting Typo3/cms core libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves typo3 api function vulnerable to cross-site scripting. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.1.13, 4.2.10, 4.3beta2.
CVE-2009-3633 at a Glance
How to Fix CVE-2009-3633
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Typo3/cms core dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to Latest secure releaseUpgrade typo3/cms-core to 4.1.13Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 4.2.10Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 4.3beta2Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
inspect dependencies for typo3/cms-coreHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2009-3633, inspect your project dependencies for Typo3/cms core:
inspect dependencies for typo3/cms-coreAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of Typo3/cms core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.1.13), 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-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), where the web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor. In Typo3/cms core, 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
CVE-2009-3633 Affected Typo3/cms core Versions
4 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
typo3/cms-core
|
Packagist |
≤ 4.0.13
|
|
|
typo3/cms-core
|
Packagist |
≥ 4.1.0
< 4.1.13
|
4.1.13
|
|
typo3/cms-core
|
Packagist |
≥ 4.2.0
< 4.2.10
|
4.2.10
|
|
typo3/cms-core
|
Packagist |
≥ 4.3alpha1
< 4.3beta2
|
4.3beta2
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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