CVE-2017-6370: Typo3/cms TYPO3 Information Disclosure Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-87hc-phmj-rhgh
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-319
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-6370 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) typo3 information disclosure vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information) affecting Typo3/cms libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves typo3 information disclosure vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2017-6370 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-6370
GHSA Identifier GHSA-87hc-phmj-rhgh
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information
Affected Product Typo3/cms
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:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/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 Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2017-6370

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
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-2017-6370, 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-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information, where the product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. 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

TYPO3 7.6.15 sends an http request to an index.php?loginProvider URI in cases with an https Referer, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive cleartext information by sniffing the network and reading the userident and username fields.

CVE-2017-6370 Affected Typo3/cms Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
typo3/cms
 Packagist
7.6.15
All 1 versions
7.6.15
None specified

References

NVD — CVE-2017-6370 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-6370
Typo3/cms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/TYPO3/typo3
Typo3/cms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/faizzaidi/TYPO3-v7.6.15-Unencrypted-Login-Request
Typo3/cms Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97071

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6370?
CVE-2017-6370 is a security vulnerability in Typo3/cms involving TYPO3 Information Disclosure Vulnerability under CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information.
Which Typo3/cms versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: typo3/cms.
What version fixes CVE-2017-6370?
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 is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-6370?
CVE-2017-6370 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-6370?
CVE-2017-6370 is classified under CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information (The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2017-6370?
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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