CVE-2010-3671: TYPO3 is vulnerable to Session Fixation

Published Nov 5, 2019
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Updated

TYPO3 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 is open to a session fixation attack which allows remote attackers to hijack a victim's session.

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
composer/typo3/cms-install>=4.4.0<4.4.1
4.4.1
composer/typo3/cms-install>=4.3.0<4.3.4
4.3.4
composer/typo3/cms-install>=4.2.0<4.2.13
4.2.13
composer/typo3/cms-install<4.1.14
4.1.14
Typo3 TYPO3>=4.4.0<4.4.1
Typo3 TYPO3>=4.3.0<4.3.4
Typo3 TYPO3<4.1.14
Typo3 TYPO3>=4.2.0<4.2.13
composer/typo3/cms-install>=4.4.0, <4.4.1
4.4.1
composer/typo3/cms-install>=4.3.0, <4.3.4
4.3.4
composer/typo3/cms-install>=4.2.0, <4.2.13
4.2.13
composer/typo3/cms-install<4.1.14
4.1.14
debian/typo3-src

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 4.4.1
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 4.3.4
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 4.2.13
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 4.1.14
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade TYPO3 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.1.14
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade TYPO3 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.2.13
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade TYPO3 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.3.4
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade TYPO3 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.4.1

Event History

Nov 5, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:19 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 21, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·01:57 AM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·01:57 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Packagist·01:57 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-3671?

CVE-2010-3671 has a high severity due to the potential for session fixation attacks that can lead to session hijacking.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-3671?

To fix CVE-2010-3671, upgrade TYPO3 to version 4.4.1 or later, 4.3.4 or later, 4.2.13 or later, or 4.1.14.

3

What versions of TYPO3 are affected by CVE-2010-3671?

CVE-2010-3671 affects TYPO3 versions prior to 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.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-3671?

CVE-2010-3671 is a vulnerability that allows session fixation attacks, enabling attackers to hijack user sessions.

5

Is CVE-2010-3671 a critical vulnerability in TYPO3?

Yes, CVE-2010-3671 is considered critical as it poses a significant risk of session hijacking for web applications using vulnerable versions of TYPO3.

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