CVE-2010-3667: TYPO3 CMS-Frontend Native Form Content Element Spam Abuse Vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2010-3667: TYPO3 is vulnerable to Spam Abuse in the native form content element. Affects typo3/cms-frontend across 4 version ranges.
< 4.1.14
>= 4.2.0, < 4.2.13
>= 4.3.0, < 4.3.4
>= 4.4.0, < 4.4.1
Fixed in 4 releases; the minimum fixed version depends on the release line you run. How to fix ↓
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Background
TYPO3 CMS-Frontend is a popular open-source content management system used for building websites and web applications. It provides various features and functionalities for creating and managing website content. The native form content element is a component of TYPO3 CMS-Frontend that allows users to create forms on their websites for collecting user input. However, versions before 4.1.14, 4.2.x before 4.2.13, 4.3.x before 4.3.4, and 4.4.x before 4.4.1 are vulnerable to a spam abuse issue in the native form content element.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in TYPO3 CMS-Frontend's native form content element allows attackers to abuse the form to send spam emails to arbitrary email addresses. This can lead to unauthorized use of the form for sending unsolicited emails, potentially causing harm to the reputation of the affected website or organization. The issue arises due to insufficient validation and security measures in the form handling functionality of TYPO3 CMS-Frontend.
How To Fix
Fixed versions by release line
The minimum fixed version depends on the release line you run.
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< 4.1.144.1.14composer require typo3/cms-frontend:4.1.14 -
>= 4.2.0, < 4.2.134.2.13composer require typo3/cms-frontend:4.2.13 -
>= 4.3.0, < 4.3.44.3.4composer require typo3/cms-frontend:4.3.4 -
>= 4.4.0, < 4.4.14.4.1composer require typo3/cms-frontend:4.4.1
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. The recommended solution is to update TYPO3 CMS-Frontend to the fixed versions.
Conclusion
In conclusion, TYPO3 CMS-Frontend versions before 4.1.14, 4.2.x before 4.2.13, 4.3.x before 4.3.4, and 4.4.x before 4.4.1 are vulnerable to a spam abuse issue in the native form content element. It is crucial for website administrators to update TYPO3 CMS-Frontend to the fixed versions to mitigate the risk of unauthorized spam email abuse. For further support and assistance in vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
TYPO3 CMS-Frontend is an open-source content management system used for building websites and web applications. It provides various features and functionalities for creating and managing website content.
The native form content element is a component of TYPO3 CMS-Frontend that allows users to create forms on their websites for collecting user input.
The vulnerability allows attackers to abuse the form to send spam emails to arbitrary email addresses. This can lead to unauthorized use of the form for sending unsolicited emails, potentially causing harm to the reputation of the affected website or organization.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to update TYPO3 CMS-Frontend to the latest secure version (4.1.14, 4.2.13, 4.3.4, or 4.4.1) and follow the official TYPO3 documentation for upgrading instructions.
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. The recommended solution is to update TYPO3 CMS-Frontend to the fixed versions.
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