CVE-2009-4160: Jweiland/kk downloader TYPO3 Simple Download-System With Counter Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-p65f-652v-35r2
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CWE-200
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2009-4160 is a MODERATE typo3 simple download-system with counter vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Jweiland/kk downloader libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves typo3 simple download-system with counter and categories vulnerable to information disclosure. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.2.2.

CVE-2009-4160 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2009-4160
GHSA Identifier GHSA-p65f-652v-35r2
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Jweiland/kk downloader
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2009-4160

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

jweiland/kk-downloader fixed: 1.2.2 
Upgrade jweiland/kk-downloader to 1.2.2
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 jweiland/kk-downloader

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2009-4160, inspect your project dependencies for Jweiland/kk downloader:

inspect dependencies for jweiland/kk-downloader

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Jweiland/kk downloader in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.2.2), 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 Jweiland/kk downloader, 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

Unspecified vulnerability in the Simple download-system with counter and categories (kk_downloader) extension 1.2.1 and earlier for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unknown attack vectors.

CVE-2009-4160 Affected Jweiland/kk downloader Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.2.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
jweiland/kk-downloader
 Packagist
< 1.2.2
1.2.2

References

NVD — CVE-2009-4160 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-4160
Jweiland/kk downloader Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jweiland-net/kk_downloader
Jweiland/kk downloader Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20091219105714/http://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-sa-2009-017
Jweiland/kk downloader Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20200228220902/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37168

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-4160?
CVE-2009-4160 is a security vulnerability in Jweiland/kk downloader involving TYPO3 Simple Download-System with Counter and Categories Vulnerable to Information Disclosure under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Jweiland/kk downloader versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.2.2 across affected packages: jweiland/kk-downloader.
What version fixes CVE-2009-4160?
Upgrading to 1.2.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is jweiland/kk-downloader affected?
Yes, jweiland/kk-downloader is affected in releases prior to 1.2.2. Upgrade your dependency to 1.2.2 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2009-4160?
CVE-2009-4160 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-2009-4160?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for jweiland/kk-downloader'. 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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