CVE-2012-3531: Typo3 Install Tool XSS Vulnerability

Published Sep 5, 2012
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Install Tool in TYPO3 4.5.x before 4.5.19, 4.6.x before 4.6.12 and 4.7.x before 4.7.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

44 affected componentsFixes available
composer/typo3/cms>=4.7<4.7.4
4.7.4
composer/typo3/cms>=4.6<4.6.12
4.6.12
composer/typo3/cms>=4.5<4.5.19
4.5.19
Typo3 TYPO3=4.5
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=4.5.15
Typo3 TYPO3=4.5.16
Typo3 TYPO3=4.5.17
Typo3 TYPO3=4.5.18
Typo3 TYPO3=4.6
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=4.6.8
Typo3 TYPO3=4.6.9
Typo3 TYPO3=4.6.10
Typo3 TYPO3=4.6.11
Typo3 TYPO3=4.7
Typo3 TYPO3=4.7.0
Typo3 TYPO3=4.7.1
Typo3 TYPO3=4.7.2
Typo3 TYPO3=4.7.3
composer/typo3/cms>=4.7, <4.7.4
4.7.4
composer/typo3/cms>=4.6, <4.6.12
4.6.12
composer/typo3/cms>=4.5, <4.5.19
4.5.19

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 4.7.4
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 4.6.12
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 4.5.19
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade TYPO3 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.5.19
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade TYPO3 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.6.12
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade TYPO3 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.7.4

Event History

Sep 5, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 17, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·01:43 AM
Data Sourced
via Packagist·01:43 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-3531?

CVE-2012-3531 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-3531?

To mitigate CVE-2012-3531, you should upgrade to TYPO3 version 4.5.19, 4.6.12, or 4.7.4 or later.

3

What applications are affected by CVE-2012-3531?

CVE-2012-3531 affects TYPO3 versions 4.5.x before 4.5.19, 4.6.x before 4.6.12, and 4.7.x before 4.7.4.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-3531?

CVE-2012-3531 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

5

What versions of TYPO3 should I avoid due to CVE-2012-3531?

You should avoid using TYPO3 versions 4.5.x prior to 4.5.19, 4.6.x prior to 4.6.12, and 4.7.x prior to 4.7.4 due to CVE-2012-3531.

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