CVE-2009-0258: Input Validation

Published Jan 22, 2009
·
Updated

The Indexed Search Engine (indexedsearch) system extension in TYPO3 4.0.0 through 4.0.9, 4.1.0 through 4.1.7, and 4.2.0 through 4.2.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted filename containing shell metacharacters, which is not properly handled by the command-line indexer.

Affected Software

27 affected componentsFixes available
composer/typo3/cms>=4.2.0<=4.2.3
4.2.4
composer/typo3/cms>=4.1.0<=4.1.7
4.1.8
composer/typo3/cms>=4.0.0<=4.0.9
4.0.10
Typo3 TYPO3=4.0
Typo3 TYPO3=4.0.1
Typo3 TYPO3=4.0.2
Typo3 TYPO3=4.0.3
Typo3 TYPO3=4.0.4
Typo3 TYPO3=4.0.5
Typo3 TYPO3=4.0.6
Typo3 TYPO3=4.0.7
Typo3 TYPO3=4.0.8
Typo3 TYPO3=4.0.9
Typo3 TYPO3=4.1.0
Typo3 TYPO3=4.1.0-beta1
Typo3 TYPO3=4.1.0-rc1
Typo3 TYPO3=4.1.1
Typo3 TYPO3=4.1.2
Typo3 TYPO3=4.1.3
Typo3 TYPO3=4.1.4
Typo3 TYPO3=4.1.5
Typo3 TYPO3=4.1.6
Typo3 TYPO3=4.1.7
Typo3 TYPO3=4.2.0
Typo3 TYPO3=4.2.1
Typo3 TYPO3=4.2.2
Typo3 TYPO3=4.2.3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/typo3/cms to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.2.4
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/typo3/cms to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.1.8
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/typo3/cms to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.0.10

Event History

Jan 22, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 2, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·03:13 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0258?

CVE-2009-0258 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-0258?

To fix CVE-2009-0258, upgrade TYPO3 to version 4.2.4, 4.1.8, or 4.0.10, depending on your current version.

3

What versions of TYPO3 are affected by CVE-2009-0258?

CVE-2009-0258 affects TYPO3 versions 4.0.0 through 4.0.9, 4.1.0 through 4.1.7, and 4.2.0 through 4.2.3.

4

Can CVE-2009-0258 be exploited without authentication?

Yes, CVE-2009-0258 can be exploited by remote attackers without requiring authentication.

5

What types of attacks does CVE-2009-0258 allow?

CVE-2009-0258 allows unauthorized remote execution of arbitrary commands via crafted filenames.

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