CVE-2012-2112: Typo3 Exception Handler XSS

Published Aug 27, 2012
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Exception Handler in TYPO3 4.4.x before 4.4.15, 4.5.x before 4.5.15, 4.6.x before 4.6.8, and 4.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via exception messages.

Affected Software

47 affected componentsFixes available
composer/typo3/cms=4.7
composer/typo3/cms>=4.6<4.6.8
4.6.8
composer/typo3/cms>=4.5<4.5.15
4.5.15
composer/typo3/cms>=4.4<4.4.15
4.4.15
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=4.4.14
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=4.5.14
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=4.6.7
Typo3 TYPO3=4.7
composer/typo3/cms=4.7
composer/typo3/cms>=4.6, <4.6.8
4.6.8
composer/typo3/cms>=4.5, <4.5.15
4.5.15
composer/typo3/cms>=4.4, <4.4.15
4.4.15

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 4.6.8
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 4.5.15
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 4.4.15

Event History

Aug 27, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 17, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·01:46 AM
Data Sourced
via Packagist·01:46 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2112?

CVE-2012-2112 has a medium severity level due to its potential for remote cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-2112?

To fix CVE-2012-2112, upgrade TYPO3 to version 4.4.15, 4.5.15, 4.6.8, or later.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2112?

CVE-2012-2112 affects TYPO3 versions 4.4.x before 4.4.15, 4.5.x before 4.5.15, 4.6.x before 4.6.8, and 4.7.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-2112?

CVE-2012-2112 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

What can attackers do with CVE-2012-2112?

Attackers can inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into the application via exception messages.

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