CVE-2008-5656: TYPO3 CMS Felogin Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2008-5656: typo3/cms-felogin Cross-site Scripting vulnerability. Affects typo3/cms-felogin versions >= 4.2.0, < 4.2.3. Fixed in 4.2.3. How to fix ↓
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Background
TYPO3 is an open-source content management system (CMS) that enables users to create and manage websites efficiently. The felogin system extension is a crucial component that handles frontend user authentication. However, certain versions of this extension are susceptible to a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability, which can compromise the security of web applications using TYPO3.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability arises from improper handling of user input in the frontend plugin for the felogin system extension in TYPO3 versions 4.2.0, 4.2.1, and 4.2.2. This flaw allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into web pages viewed by other users. The potential ramifications include unauthorized access, data theft, and the ability to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's browser, leading to a loss of confidentiality and integrity.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
4.2.3
This is the first release that contains the fix.
composer require typo3/cms-felogin:4.2.3Tip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
If immediate updating is not feasible, consider implementing input validation and sanitization on user inputs to mitigate the risk of XSS attacks. Additionally, you can restrict access to the affected functionalities until the package is updated.
Conclusion
The CVE-2008-5656 vulnerability in the TYPO3 CMS felogin extension poses significant security risks that can be mitigated by updating to the patched version. Users are encouraged to take immediate action to protect their applications from potential attacks.
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FAQ
CVE-2008-5656 is a unique identifier for a cross-site scripting vulnerability found in specific versions of the TYPO3 CMS felogin extension.
The affected versions are TYPO3 4.2.0, 4.2.1, and 4.2.2.
The risks include unauthorized access to user accounts, data theft, and the execution of malicious scripts in users' browsers.
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Implement input validation and sanitization on user inputs and restrict access to the affected functionalities until you can update the package.
