CVE-2011-4904: Input Validation

Published Nov 6, 2019
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Updated

TYPO3 before 4.4.9 and 4.5.x before 4.5.4 does not apply proper access control on ExtDirect calls which allows remote attackers to retrieve ExtDirect endpoint services.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
debian/typo3-src
composer/typo3/cms>=4.5.0<4.5.4
4.5.4
composer/typo3/cms<4.4.9
4.4.9
Typo3 TYPO3>=4.5.0<4.5.4
Typo3 TYPO3>=4.4.0<4.4.9

Event History

Nov 6, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:58 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Apr 22, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·12:24 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2011-4904?

CVE-2011-4904 is a vulnerability in TYPO3 before version 4.4.9 and 4.5.x before version 4.5.4 that allows remote attackers to retrieve ExtDirect endpoint services without proper access control.

2

How severe is the vulnerability?

The severity of CVE-2011-4904 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2011-4904?

TYPO3 versions before 4.4.9 and 4.5.x before 4.5.4 are affected by this vulnerability.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID associated with CVE-2011-4904?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID associated with CVE-2011-4904 is CWE-20.

5

How can I fix the vulnerability in TYPO3?

To fix the vulnerability, update TYPO3 to version 4.4.9 or 4.5.4, depending on the installed version.

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