CVE-2009-0258: Input Validation
First published: Thu Jan 22 2009(Updated: )
The Indexed Search Engine (indexed_search) 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | =4.0 | |
| TYPO3 | =4.0.1 | |
| TYPO3 | =4.0.2 | |
| TYPO3 | =4.0.3 | |
| TYPO3 | =4.0.4 | |
| TYPO3 | =4.0.5 | |
| TYPO3 | =4.0.6 | |
| TYPO3 | =4.0.7 | |
| TYPO3 | =4.0.8 | |
| TYPO3 | =4.0.9 | |
| TYPO3 | =4.1.0 | |
| TYPO3 | =4.1.0-beta1 | |
| TYPO3 | =4.1.0-rc1 | |
| TYPO3 | =4.1.1 | |
| TYPO3 | =4.1.2 | |
| TYPO3 | =4.1.3 | |
| TYPO3 | =4.1.4 | |
| TYPO3 | =4.1.5 | |
| TYPO3 | =4.1.6 | |
| TYPO3 | =4.1.7 | |
| TYPO3 | =4.2.0 | |
| TYPO3 | =4.2.1 | |
| TYPO3 | =4.2.2 | |
| TYPO3 | =4.2.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33617
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33376
- http://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-sa-2009-001/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33679
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1711
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/23/4
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48138
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-0258
- https://web.archive.org/web/20111210005350/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33376
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-74w6-ww7w-45j9 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
Can CVE-2009-0258 be exploited without authentication?
Yes, CVE-2009-0258 can be exploited by remote attackers without requiring authentication.
What types of attacks does CVE-2009-0258 allow?
CVE-2009-0258 allows unauthorized remote execution of arbitrary commands via crafted filenames.
- agent/type
- agent/first-publish-date
- collector/github-advisory-latest
- source/GitHub
- alias/GHSA-74w6-ww7w-45j9
- alias/CVE-2009-0258
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/references
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/author
- collector/github-advisory
- agent/trending
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/nvd-cve
- source/NVD
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- collector/nvd-historical
- package-manager/composer
- vendor/typo3
- canonical/typo3 typo3
- version/typo3 typo3/4.0
- version/typo3 typo3/4.0.1
- version/typo3 typo3/4.0.2
- version/typo3 typo3/4.0.3
- version/typo3 typo3/4.0.4
- version/typo3 typo3/4.0.5
- version/typo3 typo3/4.0.6
- version/typo3 typo3/4.0.7
- version/typo3 typo3/4.0.8
- version/typo3 typo3/4.0.9
- version/typo3 typo3/4.1.0
- version/typo3 typo3/4.1.0-beta1
- version/typo3 typo3/4.1.0-rc1
- version/typo3 typo3/4.1.1
- version/typo3 typo3/4.1.2
- version/typo3 typo3/4.1.3
- version/typo3 typo3/4.1.4
- version/typo3 typo3/4.1.5
- version/typo3 typo3/4.1.6
- version/typo3 typo3/4.1.7
- version/typo3 typo3/4.2.0
- version/typo3 typo3/4.2.1
- version/typo3 typo3/4.2.2
- version/typo3 typo3/4.2.3