CVE-2019-16698: Directmailteam/direct mail Direct_mail For Typo3 Sensitive Data Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-j2w4-45qm-r674
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-200
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-16698 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) direct_mail for typo3 sensitive data vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Directmailteam/direct mail libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves direct_mail for typo3 sensitive data exposure. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.2.3.

CVE-2019-16698 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-16698
GHSA Identifier GHSA-j2w4-45qm-r674
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Directmailteam/direct mail
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
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-2019-16698

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

directmailteam/direct-mail fixed: 5.2.3 
Upgrade directmailteam/direct-mail to 5.2.3
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 directmailteam/direct-mail

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2019-16698, inspect your project dependencies for Directmailteam/direct mail:

inspect dependencies for directmailteam/direct-mail

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Directmailteam/direct mail in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.2.3), 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 Directmailteam/direct mail, 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 direct_mail (aka Direct Mail) extension through 5.2.2 for TYPO3 has a missing access check in the backend module, allowing a user (with restricted permissions to the fe_users table) to view and export data of frontend users who are subscribed to a newsletter.

CVE-2019-16698 Affected Directmailteam/direct mail Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.2.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
directmailteam/direct-mail
 Packagist
< 5.2.3
5.2.3

References

NVD — CVE-2019-16698 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-16698
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/kartolo/direct_mail/commit/3a70924777294c7fb40e9f6eb3f7627bac58dfd1
extensions.typo3.org/extension/direct_ma... WEB
https://extensions.typo3.org/extension/direct_mail
Directmailteam/direct mail Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/kartolo/direct_mail
Directmailteam/direct mail Security Information SECURITY
https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-ext-sa-2019-016

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16698?
CVE-2019-16698 is a security vulnerability in Directmailteam/direct mail involving direct_mail for Typo3 sensitive data exposure under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Directmailteam/direct mail versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.2.3 across affected packages: directmailteam/direct-mail.
What version fixes CVE-2019-16698?
Upgrading to 5.2.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is directmailteam/direct-mail affected?
Yes, directmailteam/direct-mail is affected in releases prior to 5.2.3. Upgrade your dependency to 5.2.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-16698?
CVE-2019-16698 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-16698?
CVE-2019-16698 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-2019-16698?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for directmailteam/direct-mail'. 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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