CVE-2010-5097: Typo3/cms frontend Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9hw3-4gvp-8mv5
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2010-5097 is a LOW cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Typo3/cms frontend libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves typo3 cross-site scripting (xss) vulnerability in the click enlarge functionality. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.3.9, 4.4.5.

CVE-2010-5097 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2010-5097
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9hw3-4gvp-8mv5
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Typo3/cms frontend
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2010-5097

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: 4.3.9 
Upgrade typo3/cms-frontend to 4.3.9
typo3/cms-frontend fixed: 4.4.5 
Upgrade typo3/cms-frontend to 4.4.5
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/cms-frontend

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2010-5097, 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 4.3.9), 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. 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

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the click enlarge functionality in TYPO3 4.3.x before 4.3.9 and 4.4.x before 4.4.5 when the caching framework is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

CVE-2010-5097 Affected Typo3/cms frontend Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.3.94.4.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
typo3/cms-frontend
 Packagist
≥ 4.3.0
< 4.3.9
4.3.9
typo3/cms-frontend
 Packagist
≥ 4.4.0
< 4.4.5
4.4.5

References

NVD — CVE-2010-5097 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-5097
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/641... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64178
Typo3/cms frontend Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/TYPO3-CMS/frontend
web.archive.org/web/20110201071734/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20110201071734/http://secunia.com/advisories/35770
Typo3/cms frontend Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20111223211753/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45470
Typo3/cms frontend Security Information SECURITY
http://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-core/typo3-sa-2010-022
Typo3/cms frontend Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/13/2
Typo3/cms frontend Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/10/7
Typo3/cms frontend Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/11/3
Typo3/cms frontend Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/12/5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-5097?
CVE-2010-5097 is a security vulnerability in Typo3/cms frontend involving TYPO3 Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the click enlarge functionality under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Typo3/cms frontend versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.3.9, 4.4.5 across affected packages: typo3/cms-frontend.
What version fixes CVE-2010-5097?
Upgrading to 4.3.9, 4.4.5 (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 4.3.9, 4.4.5. Upgrade your dependency to 4.3.9, 4.4.5 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2010-5097?
CVE-2010-5097 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2010-5097?
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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