CVE-2012-6146: Typo3 Backend History Module Vulnerable to XSS

Published May 20, 2014
·
Updated

The Backend History Module in TYPO3 4.5.x before 4.5.21, 4.6.x before 4.6.14, and 4.7.x before 4.7.6 does not properly restrict access, which allows remote authenticated editors to read the history of arbitrary records via a crafted URL.

Other sources

Typo3 Backend History Module Vulnerable to XSS

— Packagist

Affected Software

49 affected componentsFixes available
composer/typo3/cms>=4.7<4.7.6
4.7.6
composer/typo3/cms>=4.6<4.6.14
4.6.14
composer/typo3/cms>=4.5<4.5.21
4.5.21
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=4.6.12
Typo3 TYPO3=4.6.13
Typo3 TYPO3=4.7
Typo3 TYPO3=4.7.0
Typo3 TYPO3=4.7.1
Typo3 TYPO3=4.7.2
Typo3 TYPO3=4.7.3
Typo3 TYPO3=4.7.4
Typo3 TYPO3=4.7.5
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=4.5.19
Typo3 TYPO3=4.5.20
composer/typo3/cms>=4.7, <4.7.6
4.7.6
composer/typo3/cms>=4.6, <4.6.14
4.6.14
composer/typo3/cms>=4.5, <4.5.21
4.5.21

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 4.7.6
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 4.6.14
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 4.5.21
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade TYPO3 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.5.21

Event History

May 20, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 17, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·04:43 AM
Data Sourced
via Packagist·04:43 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-6146?

CVE-2012-6146 has a low to medium severity level due to improper access restrictions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-6146?

To fix CVE-2012-6146, upgrade your TYPO3 installation to at least version 4.5.21, 4.6.14, or 4.7.6.

3

What versions of TYPO3 are affected by CVE-2012-6146?

CVE-2012-6146 affects TYPO3 versions prior to 4.5.21, 4.6.14, and 4.7.6.

4

Can remote authenticated users exploit CVE-2012-6146?

Yes, remote authenticated users can exploit CVE-2012-6146 to access the history of arbitrary records through crafted URLs.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-6146?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2012-6146; the recommended action is to update to a secure version.

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