CVE-2009-0815: Infoleak

Published Mar 5, 2009
·
Updated

The jumpUrl mechanism in class.tslibfe.php in TYPO3 3.3.x through 3.8.x, 4.0 before 4.0.12, 4.1 before 4.1.10, 4.2 before 4.2.6, and 4.3alpha1 leaks a hash secret (juHash) in an error message, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by including the hash in a request.

Affected Software

27 affected componentsFixes available
Typo3 TYPO3=4.3-alpha1
Typo3 TYPO3=3.5.x
Typo3 TYPO3=4.2.4
Typo3 TYPO3=4.1
Typo3 TYPO3=4.2
Typo3 TYPO3=4.2.5
Typo3 TYPO3=4.1.8
Typo3 TYPO3=4.1.6
Typo3 TYPO3=4.2.0
Typo3 TYPO3=4.2.3
Typo3 TYPO3=4.1.4
Typo3 TYPO3=3.7.x
Typo3 TYPO3=4.2.1
Typo3 TYPO3=4.1.7
Typo3 TYPO3=4.1.0
Typo3 TYPO3=4.0
Typo3 TYPO3=4.1.9
Typo3 TYPO3=4.2.2
Typo3 TYPO3=3.8.x
Typo3 TYPO3=3.6.x
Typo3 TYPO3=3.3.x
Typo3 TYPO3=4.1.3
Typo3 TYPO3=4.1.5
Typo3 TYPO3=4.1.2
composer/typo3/cms>=4.2<4.2.6
4.2.6
composer/typo3/cms>=4.1<4.1.10
4.1.10
composer/typo3/cms>=3.3<4.0.12
4.0.12

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 4.2.6
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 4.1.10
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 4.0.12

Event History

Mar 5, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:30 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 2, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·03:18 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0815?

CVE-2009-0815 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to leak sensitive hash information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-0815?

To fix CVE-2009-0815, update TYPO3 to version 4.0.12 or later, 4.1.10 or later, 4.2.6 or later, or ensure you are not using affected versions below these.

3

What types of TYPO3 versions are affected by CVE-2009-0815?

CVE-2009-0815 affects TYPO3 versions from 3.3.x to 3.8.x and multiple versions of 4.x before their respective patch releases.

4

What can an attacker do with CVE-2009-0815?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2009-0815 to read arbitrary files on the server by manipulating the hash value in a request.

5

Is CVE-2009-0815 still relevant today?

Yes, CVE-2009-0815 remains relevant for organizations using outdated versions of TYPO3, as it poses a significant security risk.

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