CVE-2010-3670: Typo3/cms frontend TYPO3 Is Vulnerable To Insecure Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3276-p9f2-8q89
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CVSS 4.8
CWE-326
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2010-3670 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.8) typo3 is vulnerable to insecure vulnerability (CWE-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength) affecting Typo3/cms frontend libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves typo3 is vulnerable to insecure randomness during hash generation in forgot password function. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.3.4, 4.4.1.

CVE-2010-3670 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2010-3670
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3276-p9f2-8q89
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.8
CWE Classification CWE-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength
Affected Product Typo3/cms frontend
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2010-3670

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

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2010-3670, inspect your project dependencies for Typo3/cms frontend:

inspect dependencies for typo3/cms-frontend

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Typo3/cms frontend in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.3.4), 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-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength, where the product stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required. In Typo3/cms frontend, 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 4.3.4 and 4.4.x before 4.4.1 contains insecure randomness during generation of a hash with the "forgot password" function.

CVE-2010-3670 Affected Typo3/cms frontend Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.3.44.4.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
typo3/cms-frontend
 Packagist
< 4.3.4
4.3.4
typo3/cms-frontend
 Packagist
≥ 4.4.0
< 4.4.1
4.4.1

References

NVD — CVE-2010-3670 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-3670
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/TYPO3/typo3/commit/09ab77653161f23e266470a5984d4d5e64588355
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/TYPO3/typo3/commit/c03e944d200bf427bb18cad15f2ad36bc83061c9
bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.c... WEB
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=590719
Typo3/cms frontend Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/TYPO3-CMS/frontend
Typo3/cms frontend Security Information SECURITY
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-3670
Typo3/cms frontend Security Information SECURITY
https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-sa-2010-012/#Insecure_Randomness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-3670?
CVE-2010-3670 is a security vulnerability in Typo3/cms frontend involving TYPO3 is vulnerable to insecure randomness during hash generation in forgot password function under CWE-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength.
Which Typo3/cms frontend versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.3.4, 4.4.1 across affected packages: typo3/cms-frontend.
What version fixes CVE-2010-3670?
Upgrading to 4.3.4, 4.4.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is typo3/cms-frontend affected?
Yes, typo3/cms-frontend is affected in releases prior to 4.3.4, 4.4.1. Upgrade your dependency to 4.3.4, 4.4.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2010-3670?
CVE-2010-3670 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.8 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2010-3670?
CVE-2010-3670 is classified under CWE-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength (The product stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2010-3670?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for typo3/cms-frontend'. 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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