CVE-2010-3666: Typo3/cms install TYPO3 Is Vulnerable To Insecure Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-c7xr-736p-29j3
CVSS 5.3
CWE-330
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2010-3666 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) typo3 is vulnerable to insecure vulnerability (CWE-330: Use of Insufficiently Random Values) affecting Typo3/cms install libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves typo3 is vulnerable to insecure randomness in uniqid function. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.1.14, 4.2.13, 4.3.4, 4.4.1.

CVE-2010-3666 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2010-3666
GHSA Identifier GHSA-c7xr-736p-29j3
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-330: Use of Insufficiently Random Values
Affected Product Typo3/cms install
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-2010-3666

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Typo3/cms install 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-install fixed: 4.1.14
Upgrade typo3/cms-install to 4.1.14
typo3/cms-install fixed: 4.2.13
Upgrade typo3/cms-install to 4.2.13
typo3/cms-install fixed: 4.3.4
Upgrade typo3/cms-install to 4.3.4
typo3/cms-install fixed: 4.4.1
Upgrade typo3/cms-install to 4.4.1
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-install

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2010-3666, inspect your project dependencies for Typo3/cms install:

inspect dependencies for typo3/cms-install

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Typo3/cms install in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.1.14), 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-330: Use of Insufficiently Random Values, where the product uses insufficiently random numbers or values in a security context that depends on unpredictable numbers. In Typo3/cms install, 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 before 4.1.14, 4.2.x before 4.2.13, 4.3.x before 4.3.4 and 4.4.x before 4.4.1 contains insecure randomness in the `uniqid` function.

CVE-2010-3666 Affected Typo3/cms install Versions

4 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.1.144.2.134.3.44.4.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
typo3/cms-install
Packagist
< 4.1.14
4.1.14
typo3/cms-install
Packagist
≥ 4.2.0
< 4.2.13
4.2.13
typo3/cms-install
Packagist
≥ 4.3.0
< 4.3.4
4.3.4
typo3/cms-install
Packagist
≥ 4.4.0
< 4.4.1
4.4.1

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-3666?
CVE-2010-3666 is a security vulnerability in Typo3/cms install involving TYPO3 is vulnerable to Insecure randomness in uniqid function under CWE-330: Use of Insufficiently Random Values.
Which Typo3/cms install versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.1.14, 4.2.13, 4.3.4, 4.4.1 across affected packages: typo3/cms-install.
What version fixes CVE-2010-3666?
Upgrading to 4.1.14, 4.2.13, 4.3.4, 4.4.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is typo3/cms-install affected?
Yes, typo3/cms-install is affected in releases prior to 4.1.14, 4.2.13, 4.3.4, 4.4.1. Upgrade your dependency to 4.1.14, 4.2.13, 4.3.4, 4.4.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2010-3666?
CVE-2010-3666 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-2010-3666?
CVE-2010-3666 is classified under CWE-330: Use of Insufficiently Random Values (The product uses insufficiently random numbers or values in a security context that depends on unpredictable numbers.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2010-3666?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for typo3/cms-install'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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