CVE-2012-1606: Typo3 Backend XSS Vulnerabilities

Published Sep 4, 2012
·
Updated

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Backend component in TYPO3 4.4.0 through 4.4.13, 4.5.0 through 4.5.13, 4.6.0 through 4.6.6, 4.7, and 6.0 allow remote authenticated backend users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

43 affected componentsFixes available
composer/typo3/cms>=4.6.0<=4.6.6
4.6.7
composer/typo3/cms>=4.5.0<=4.5.13
4.5.14
composer/typo3/cms>=4.4.0<=4.4.13
4.4.14
Typo3 TYPO3=4.4.0
Typo3 TYPO3=4.4.1
Typo3 TYPO3=4.4.2
Typo3 TYPO3=4.4.3
Typo3 TYPO3=4.4.4
Typo3 TYPO3=4.4.5
Typo3 TYPO3=4.4.6
Typo3 TYPO3=4.4.7
Typo3 TYPO3=4.4.8
Typo3 TYPO3=4.4.9
Typo3 TYPO3=4.4.10
Typo3 TYPO3=4.4.11
Typo3 TYPO3=4.4.12
Typo3 TYPO3=4.4.13
Typo3 TYPO3=4.5.0
Typo3 TYPO3=4.5.1
Typo3 TYPO3=4.5.2
Typo3 TYPO3=4.5.3
Typo3 TYPO3=4.5.4
Typo3 TYPO3=4.5.5
Typo3 TYPO3=4.5.6
Typo3 TYPO3=4.5.7
Typo3 TYPO3=4.5.8
Typo3 TYPO3=4.5.9
Typo3 TYPO3=4.5.10
Typo3 TYPO3=4.5.11
Typo3 TYPO3=4.5.12
Typo3 TYPO3=4.5.13
Typo3 TYPO3=4.6.0
Typo3 TYPO3=4.6.1
Typo3 TYPO3=4.6.2
Typo3 TYPO3=4.6.3
Typo3 TYPO3=4.6.4
Typo3 TYPO3=4.6.5
Typo3 TYPO3=4.6.6
Typo3 TYPO3=4.7
Typo3 TYPO3=6.0
composer/typo3/cms>=4.6.0, <=4.6.6
composer/typo3/cms>=4.5.0, <=4.5.13
composer/typo3/cms>=4.4.0, <=4.4.13

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 4.6.7
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 4.5.14
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 4.4.14

Event History

Sep 4, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 17, 2022
Advisory Published
05:23 AM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·05:23 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Packagist·05:23 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-1606?

CVE-2012-1606 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-1606?

To fix CVE-2012-1606, upgrade TYPO3 to versions 4.4.14, 4.5.14, or 4.6.7 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2012-1606?

CVE-2012-1606 affects TYPO3 versions from 4.4.0 to 4.6.6, as well as versions 4.7 and 6.0.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2012-1606 enable?

CVE-2012-1606 can enable remote authenticated users to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

5

Is there a risk of data theft with CVE-2012-1606?

Yes, the risk of data theft exists as attackers can inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML through CVE-2012-1606.

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