CVE-2009-3628: TYPO3 Backend Discloses Encryption Key

Published Nov 2, 2009
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Updated

The Backend subcomponent in TYPO3 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 allows remote authenticated users to determine an encryption key via crafted input to a ttcontent form element.

Affected Software

67 affected componentsFixes available
composer/typo3/cms-backend>=4.3alpha1<4.3beta2
4.3beta2
composer/typo3/cms-backend>=4.2.0<4.2.10
4.2.10
composer/typo3/cms-backend>=4.1.0<4.1.13
4.1.13
composer/typo3/cms-backend<=4.0.13
Typo3 TYPO3<=4.0.12
Typo3 TYPO3=0.1.2
Typo3 TYPO3=1.0.14
Typo3 TYPO3=1.1
Typo3 TYPO3=1.1.1
Typo3 TYPO3=1.1.09
Typo3 TYPO3=1.1.10
Typo3 TYPO3=1.2.0
Typo3 TYPO3=1.3.0
Typo3 TYPO3=1.3.2
Typo3 TYPO3=3.0
Typo3 TYPO3=3.3.x
Typo3 TYPO3=3.5
Typo3 TYPO3=3.5.x
Typo3 TYPO3=3.6.x
Typo3 TYPO3=3.7.0
Typo3 TYPO3=3.7.1
Typo3 TYPO3=3.7.x
Typo3 TYPO3=3.8
Typo3 TYPO3=3.8.x
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=4.0.10
Typo3 TYPO3=4.0.11
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=4.1.8
Typo3 TYPO3=4.1.9
Typo3 TYPO3=4.1.10
Typo3 TYPO3=4.1.11
Typo3 TYPO3=4.1.12
Typo3 TYPO3=4.2.0
Typo3 TYPO3=4.2.1
Typo3 TYPO3=4.2.2
Typo3 TYPO3=4.2.3
Typo3 TYPO3=4.2.4
Typo3 TYPO3=4.2.5
Typo3 TYPO3=4.2.6
Typo3 TYPO3=4.2.7
Typo3 TYPO3=4.2.8
Typo3 TYPO3=4.2.9
Typo3 TYPO3=4.3
Typo3 TYPO3=4.3-alpha1
composer/typo3/cms-backend>=4.3alpha1, <4.3beta2
4.3beta2
composer/typo3/cms-backend>=4.2.0, <4.2.10
4.2.10
composer/typo3/cms-backend>=4.1.0, <4.1.13
4.1.13
composer/typo3/cms-backend<=4.0.13

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 4.3beta2
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 4.2.10
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 4.1.13

Event History

Nov 2, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 2, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·03:46 AM
Data Sourced
via Packagist·03:46 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3628?

CVE-2009-3628 has a severity rating of medium due to its ability to allow remote authenticated users to leak sensitive encryption keys.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-3628?

To fix CVE-2009-3628, you should update TYPO3 to version 4.3beta2 or later, 4.2.10, or 4.1.13.

3

Which versions of TYPO3 are affected by CVE-2009-3628?

CVE-2009-3628 affects TYPO3 versions up to 4.0.13, all 4.1.x versions before 4.1.13, all 4.2.x versions before 4.2.10, and all 4.3.x versions before 4.3beta2.

4

What type of user can exploit CVE-2009-3628?

CVE-2009-3628 can be exploited by remote authenticated users who can submit crafted input to a tt_content form element.

5

What component of TYPO3 is vulnerable in CVE-2009-3628?

The Backend subcomponent of TYPO3 is the vulnerable component in CVE-2009-3628.

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