CVE-2013-1843: Typo3/cms core TYPO3 Open Redirect Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-7gxq-5qqc-v3fc
CVSS 5.3
CWE-601
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2013-1843 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) typo3 open redirect vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')) affecting Typo3/cms core libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves typo3 open redirect vulnerability in the access tracking mechanism. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.5.24, 4.6.17, 4.7.9, 6.0.3.

CVE-2013-1843 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2013-1843
GHSA Identifier GHSA-7gxq-5qqc-v3fc
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')
Affected Product Typo3/cms core
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:N/I:L/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 None (C:N)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2013-1843

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Typo3/cms core 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-core fixed: 4.5.24
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 4.5.24
typo3/cms-core fixed: 4.6.17
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 4.6.17
typo3/cms-core fixed: 4.7.9
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 4.7.9
typo3/cms-core fixed: 6.0.3
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 6.0.3
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-core

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2013-1843, inspect your project dependencies for Typo3/cms core:

inspect dependencies for typo3/cms-core

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Typo3/cms core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.5.24), 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-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect'), where the web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect. In Typo3/cms core, 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

Open redirect vulnerability in the Access tracking mechanism in TYPO3 4.5.x before 4.5.24, 4.6.x before 4.6.17, 4.7.x before 4.7.9, and 6.0.x before 6.0.3 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via unspecified vectors.

CVE-2013-1843 Affected Typo3/cms core Versions

4 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.5.244.6.174.7.96.0.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
typo3/cms-core
Packagist
≥ 4.5.0
< 4.5.24
4.5.24
typo3/cms-core
Packagist
≥ 4.6.0
< 4.6.17
4.6.17
typo3/cms-core
Packagist
≥ 4.7.0
< 4.7.9
4.7.9
typo3/cms-core
Packagist
≥ 6.0.0
< 6.0.3
6.0.3

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-1843?
CVE-2013-1843 is a security vulnerability in Typo3/cms core involving TYPO3 Open redirect vulnerability in the Access tracking mechanism under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect').
Which Typo3/cms core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.5.24, 4.6.17, 4.7.9, 6.0.3 across affected packages: typo3/cms-core.
What version fixes CVE-2013-1843?
Upgrading to 4.5.24, 4.6.17, 4.7.9, 6.0.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is typo3/cms-core affected?
Yes, typo3/cms-core is affected in releases prior to 4.5.24, 4.6.17, 4.7.9, 6.0.3. Upgrade your dependency to 4.5.24, 4.6.17, 4.7.9, 6.0.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-1843?
CVE-2013-1843 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:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2013-1843?
CVE-2013-1843 is classified under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') (The web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2013-1843?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for typo3/cms-core'. 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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