CVE-2022-36105: Typo3/cms core TYPO3 CMS Vulnerable To User Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-m392-235j-9r7r
CVSS 5.3
CWE-203
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-36105 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) typo3 cms vulnerable to user vulnerability (CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy) affecting Typo3/cms core libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves typo3 cms vulnerable to user enumeration via response timing. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 7.6.58, 8.7.48, 9.5.37, 10.4.32, 11.5.16.

CVE-2022-36105 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-36105
GHSA Identifier GHSA-m392-235j-9r7r
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy
Affected Product Typo3/cms core
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:3.1/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-2022-36105

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: 7.6.58
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 7.6.58
typo3/cms-core fixed: 8.7.48
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 8.7.48
typo3/cms-core fixed: 9.5.37
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 9.5.37
typo3/cms-core fixed: 10.4.32
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 10.4.32
typo3/cms-core fixed: 11.5.16
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 11.5.16
typo3/cms fixed: 10.4.32
Upgrade typo3/cms to 10.4.32
typo3/cms fixed: 11.5.16
Upgrade typo3/cms to 11.5.16
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-2022-36105, 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 7.6.58), 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-203: Observable Discrepancy, where the product behaves differently or sends different responses under different circumstances in a way that is observable to an unauthorized actor. 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:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:F/RL:O/RC:C` (4.9) ### Problem It has been discovered that observing response time during user authentication (backend and frontend) can be used to distinguish between existing and non-existing user accounts. Extension authors of 3rd party TYPO3 extensions providing a custom authentication service should check if the extension is affected by the described problem. Affected extensions must implement new `MimicServiceInterface::mimicAuthUser`, which simulates corresponding times regular processing would usually take. ### Solution Update to TYPO3 version 7.6.58 ELTS, 8.7.48 ELTS, 9.5.37 ELTS, 10.4.32 or 11.5.16 that fix the problem described above. ### Credits Thanks to Vautia who reported this issue and to TYPO3 core & security team members Oliver Hader who fixed the issue. ### References * [TYPO3-CORE-SA-2022-007](https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2022-007) * [Vulnerability Report on huntr.dev](https://huntr.dev/bounties/7d519735-2877-4fad-bd77-accde3e290a7/) (embargoed +30 days)

CVE-2022-36105 Affected Typo3/cms core Versions

7 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
7.6.588.7.489.5.3710.4.3211.5.16
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
typo3/cms-core
Packagist
≥ 7.0.0
< 7.6.58
7.6.58
typo3/cms-core
Packagist
≥ 8.0.0
< 8.7.48
8.7.48
typo3/cms-core
Packagist
≥ 9.0.0
< 9.5.37
9.5.37
typo3/cms-core
Packagist
≥ 10.0.0
< 10.4.32
10.4.32
typo3/cms-core
Packagist
≥ 11.0.0
< 11.5.16
11.5.16
typo3/cms
Packagist
≥ 10.0.0
< 10.4.32
10.4.32
typo3/cms
Packagist
≥ 11.0.0
< 11.5.16
11.5.16

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36105?
CVE-2022-36105 is a security vulnerability in Typo3/cms core involving TYPO3 CMS vulnerable to User Enumeration via Response Timing under CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy.
Which Typo3/cms core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 7.6.58, 8.7.48, 9.5.37, 10.4.32, 11.5.16 across affected packages: typo3/cms-core, typo3/cms.
What version fixes CVE-2022-36105?
Upgrading to 7.6.58, 8.7.48, 9.5.37, 10.4.32, 11.5.16 (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 7.6.58, 8.7.48, 9.5.37, 10.4.32, 11.5.16. Upgrade your dependency to 7.6.58, 8.7.48, 9.5.37, 10.4.32, 11.5.16 or later.
Is typo3/cms affected?
Yes, typo3/cms is affected in releases prior to 10.4.32, 11.5.16. Upgrade your dependency to 10.4.32, 11.5.16 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-36105?
CVE-2022-36105 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-36105?
CVE-2022-36105 is classified under CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy (The product behaves differently or sends different responses under different circumstances in a way that is observable to an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2022-36105?
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.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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