CVE-2009-3630: TYPO3 Backend vulnerable to Frame Hijacking
Summary
CVE-2009-3630: TYPO3 Backend vulnerable to Frame Hijacking. Affects typo3/cms-backend across 4 version ranges.
< 4.0.13
>= 4.1.0, < 4.1.13
>= 4.2.0, < 4.2.10
>= 4.3alpha1, < 4.3beta2
Fixed in 4 releases; the minimum fixed version depends on the release line you run. How to fix ↓
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Background
TYPO3 is an open-source content management system (CMS) written in PHP. It provides a backend interface for managing website content and configurations. The TYPO3 Backend, a subcomponent of TYPO3, allows authorized users to access and modify the CMS settings. However, versions 4.0.13 and earlier, 4.1.x before 4.1.13, 4.2.x before 4.2.10, and 4.3.x before 4.3beta2 are vulnerable to a frame hijacking issue. This vulnerability enables remote authenticated users to insert arbitrary websites into TYPO3 backend framesets by exploiting crafted parameters.
Vulnerability Detail
The frame hijacking vulnerability in TYPO3 Backend allows attackers to manipulate the content displayed within the backend framesets. By crafting specific parameters, remote authenticated users can force the backend to load arbitrary websites, potentially leading to phishing attacks, data theft, or other malicious activities. This vulnerability poses a moderate risk to TYPO3 installations prior to the fixed versions.
How To Fix
Fixed versions by release line
The minimum fixed version depends on the release line you run.
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< 4.0.134.0.13composer require typo3/cms-backend:4.0.13 -
>= 4.1.0, < 4.1.134.1.13composer require typo3/cms-backend:4.1.13 -
>= 4.2.0, < 4.2.104.2.10composer require typo3/cms-backend:4.2.10 -
>= 4.3alpha1, < 4.3beta24.3beta2composer require typo3/cms-backend:4.3beta2
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround available for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the fix by upgrading to the fixed versions as mentioned in the 'how_to_fix' section.
Conclusion
The TYPO3 Backend vulnerability to frame hijacking poses a moderate risk to TYPO3 installations prior to the fixed versions. Users are advised to upgrade their installations to the respective fixed versions mentioned in the 'how_to_fix' section. For further assistance or support in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
TYPO3 is an open-source content management system (CMS) written in PHP. It provides a backend interface for managing website content and configurations.
The TYPO3 Backend is a subcomponent of TYPO3 that allows authorized users to access and modify the CMS settings.
Frame hijacking is a technique where an attacker manipulates the content displayed within framesets of a website, potentially leading to phishing attacks or data theft.
Remote authenticated users can exploit this vulnerability by providing crafted parameters to the TYPO3 backend, which will load arbitrary websites within the backend framesets.
This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the content displayed within the TYPO3 backend framesets, potentially leading to phishing attacks, data theft, or other malicious activities.
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