CVE-2022-31048: Typo3/cms core Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3r95-23jp-mhvg
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CVSS 5.4
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-31048 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Typo3/cms core libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves cross-site scripting in typo3's form framework. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 8.7.47, 9.5.35, 10.4.29, 11.5.11.

CVE-2022-31048 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-31048
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3r95-23jp-mhvg
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Typo3/cms core
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.4

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:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-31048

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: 8.7.47 
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 8.7.47
typo3/cms-core fixed: 9.5.35 
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 9.5.35
typo3/cms-core fixed: 10.4.29 
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 10.4.29
typo3/cms-core fixed: 11.5.11 
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 11.5.11
typo3/cms fixed: 10.4.29 
Upgrade typo3/cms to 10.4.29
typo3/cms fixed: 11.5.11 
Upgrade typo3/cms to 11.5.11
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 typo3/cms-core

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-31048, 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 8.7.47), 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. 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

> ### Meta > * CVSS: `CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:F/RL:O/RC:C` (4.9) ### Problem It has been discovered that the Form Designer backend module of the Form Framework is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. A valid backend user account with access to the form module is needed to exploit this vulnerability. ### Solution Update to TYPO3 versions 8.7.47 ELTS, 9.5.35 ELTS, 10.4.29, 11.5.11 that fix the problem described above. ### Credits Thanks to Gabe Troyan who reported and fixed the issue. ### References * [TYPO3-CORE-SA-2022-003](https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2022-003)

CVE-2022-31048 Affected Typo3/cms core Versions

6 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
8.7.479.5.3510.4.2911.5.11
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
typo3/cms-core
 Packagist
≥ 8.0.0
< 8.7.47
8.7.47
typo3/cms-core
 Packagist
≥ 9.0.0
< 9.5.35
9.5.35
typo3/cms-core
 Packagist
≥ 10.0.0
< 10.4.29
10.4.29
typo3/cms-core
 Packagist
≥ 11.0.0
< 11.5.11
11.5.11
typo3/cms
 Packagist
≥ 10.0.0
< 10.4.29
10.4.29
typo3/cms
 Packagist
≥ 11.0.0
< 11.5.11
11.5.11

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/TYPO3/typo3/security/advisories/GHSA-3r95-23jp-mhvg
NVD — CVE-2022-31048 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-31048
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/TYPO3/typo3/commit/6f2554dc4ea0b670fd5599c54fd788d4db96c4a0
Typo3/cms core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/typo3/cms-core/CVE-2022-31048.yaml
Typo3/cms core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/typo3/cms/CVE-2022-31048.yaml
Typo3/cms core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/TYPO3-CMS/core
Typo3/cms core Security Information SECURITY
https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2022-003

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-31048?
CVE-2022-31048 is a security vulnerability in Typo3/cms core involving Cross-Site Scripting in TYPO3's Form Framework under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Typo3/cms core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 8.7.47, 9.5.35, 10.4.29, 11.5.11 across affected packages: typo3/cms-core, typo3/cms.
What version fixes CVE-2022-31048?
Upgrading to 8.7.47, 9.5.35, 10.4.29, 11.5.11 (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 8.7.47, 9.5.35, 10.4.29, 11.5.11. Upgrade your dependency to 8.7.47, 9.5.35, 10.4.29, 11.5.11 or later.
Is typo3/cms affected?
Yes, typo3/cms is affected in releases prior to 10.4.29, 11.5.11. Upgrade your dependency to 10.4.29, 11.5.11 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-31048?
CVE-2022-31048 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-31048?
CVE-2022-31048 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2022-31048?
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.
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