CVE-2014-6288: In2code/powermail TYPO3 Powermail Extension Allows Remote Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2jq7-pgqq-gqqj
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CWE-287
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-6288 is a MODERATE typo3 powermail extension allows remote vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting In2code/powermail libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves typo3 powermail extension allows remote attackers to bypass captcha protection mechanism. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.0.11.

CVE-2014-6288 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-6288
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2jq7-pgqq-gqqj
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product In2code/powermail
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2014-6288

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected In2code/powermail dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

in2code/powermail fixed: 2.0.11 
Upgrade in2code/powermail to 2.0.11
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 in2code/powermail

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2014-6288, inspect your project dependencies for In2code/powermail:

inspect dependencies for in2code/powermail

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of In2code/powermail in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.0.11), 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-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. In In2code/powermail, 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 powermail extension 2.x before 2.0.11 for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to bypass the CAPTCHA protection mechanism via unspecified vectors.

CVE-2014-6288 Affected In2code/powermail Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.0.11
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
in2code/powermail
 Packagist
≥ 2.0.0
< 2.0.11
2.0.11

References

NVD — CVE-2014-6288 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-6288
In2code/powermail Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/in2code-de/powermail
In2code/powermail Security Information SECURITY
https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-ext-sa-2014-006
typo3.org/extensions/reposito... WEB
http://typo3.org/extensions/repository/view/powermail

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-6288?
CVE-2014-6288 is a security vulnerability in In2code/powermail involving TYPO3 powermail extension allows remote attackers to bypass CAPTCHA protection mechanism under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which In2code/powermail versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.0.11 across affected packages: in2code/powermail.
What version fixes CVE-2014-6288?
Upgrading to 2.0.11 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is in2code/powermail affected?
Yes, in2code/powermail is affected in releases prior to 2.0.11. Upgrade your dependency to 2.0.11 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-6288?
CVE-2014-6288 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2014-6288?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for in2code/powermail'. 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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