CVE-2012-1607: Typo3/cms TYPO3 Allows Remote Attackers To Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-q68v-vcjg-r3vp
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CWE-200
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2012-1607 is a MODERATE typo3 allows remote attackers to vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Typo3/cms libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves typo3 allows remote attackers to obtain the database name via a direct request. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2012-1607 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2012-1607
GHSA Identifier GHSA-q68v-vcjg-r3vp
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Typo3/cms
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2012-1607

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Typo3/cms 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 fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade typo3/cms to Latest secure release
typo3/cms fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade typo3/cms to Latest secure release
typo3/cms fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade typo3/cms to Latest secure release
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

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2012-1607, inspect your project dependencies for Typo3/cms:

inspect dependencies for typo3/cms

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Typo3/cms in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), 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 Typo3/cms, 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

The Command Line Interface (CLI) script in TYPO3 4.4.0 through 4.4.13, 4.5.0 through 4.5.13, 4.6.0 through 4.6.6, 4.7, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to obtain the database name via a direct request.

CVE-2012-1607 Affected Typo3/cms Versions

3 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
typo3/cms
 Packagist
≥ 4.4.0
≤ 4.4.13
typo3/cms
 Packagist
≥ 4.5.0
≤ 4.5.13
typo3/cms
 Packagist
≥ 4.6.0
≤ 4.6.6

References

NVD — CVE-2012-1607 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-1607
Typo3/cms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/TYPO3/typo3
Typo3/cms Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20120426034517/http://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-core/typo3-core-sa-2012-001
Typo3/cms Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20120527123559/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52771
Typo3/cms Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2445
Typo3/cms Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/30/4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-1607?
CVE-2012-1607 is a security vulnerability in Typo3/cms involving TYPO3 allows remote attackers to obtain the database name via a direct request under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Typo3/cms versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: typo3/cms.
What version fixes CVE-2012-1607?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is typo3/cms affected?
Yes, typo3/cms is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2012-1607?
CVE-2012-1607 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-2012-1607?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for typo3/cms'. 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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