CVE-2014-6289: Dl/yag Yag And Pt_extbase Extensions For Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-46fq-683f-2jwq
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CWE-284
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-6289 is a HIGH yag and pt_extbase extensions for vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Dl/yag libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves yag and pt_extbase extensions for typo3 allow remote attackers to bypass access restrictions. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.0.1, 1.5.1.

CVE-2014-6289 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-6289
GHSA Identifier GHSA-46fq-683f-2jwq
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product Dl/yag
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2014-6289

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

dl/yag fixed: 3.0.1 
Upgrade dl/yag to 3.0.1
punktde/pt_extbase fixed: 1.5.1 
Upgrade punktde/pt_extbase to 1.5.1
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 dl/yag

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2014-6289, inspect your project dependencies for Dl/yag:

inspect dependencies for dl/yag

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Dl/yag in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.0.1), 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-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. In Dl/yag, 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 Ajax dispatcher for Extbase in the Yet Another Gallery (yag) extension before 3.0.1 and Tools for Extbase development (pt_extbase) extension before 1.5.1 allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions and execute arbitrary controller actions via unspecified vectors.

CVE-2014-6289 Affected Dl/yag Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.0.11.5.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
dl/yag
 Packagist
< 3.0.1
3.0.1
punktde/pt_extbase
 Packagist
< 1.5.1
1.5.1

References

NVD — CVE-2014-6289 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-6289
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/YAG-Gallery/yag/commit/4ab6ca121044d31b3822ab0c922053a9de8ee4ef
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/punktDe/pt_extbase/commit/9969635830fcf5c3222de0fd9dc0d9a05f8d6cb1
Dl/yag Security Information SECURITY
https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-ext-sa-2014-005
typo3.org/extensions/reposito... WEB
http://typo3.org/extensions/repository/view/pt_extbase
typo3.org/extensions/reposito... WEB
http://typo3.org/extensions/repository/view/yag

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-6289?
CVE-2014-6289 is a security vulnerability in Dl/yag involving yag and pt_extbase extensions for TYPO3 allow remote attackers to bypass access restrictions under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which Dl/yag versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.0.1, 1.5.1 across affected packages: dl/yag, punktde/pt_extbase.
What version fixes CVE-2014-6289?
Upgrading to 3.0.1, 1.5.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is dl/yag affected?
Yes, dl/yag is affected in releases prior to 3.0.1. Upgrade your dependency to 3.0.1 or later.
Is punktde/pt_extbase affected?
Yes, punktde/pt_extbase is affected in releases prior to 1.5.1. Upgrade your dependency to 1.5.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-6289?
CVE-2014-6289 is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control (The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2014-6289?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for dl/yag'. 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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