CWE
20 434
Advisory Published
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-4250: Input Validation

First published: Tue May 20 2014(Updated: )

The (1) file upload component and (2) File Abstraction Layer (FAL) in TYPO3 6.0.x before 6.0.8 and 6.1.x before 6.1.3 do not properly check file extensions, which allow remote authenticated editors to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a .php file.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
TYPO3=6.0
TYPO3=6.0.1
TYPO3=6.0.2
TYPO3=6.0.3
TYPO3=6.0.4
TYPO3=6.0.5
TYPO3=6.0.6
TYPO3=6.0.7
TYPO3=6.0.9
TYPO3=6.1
TYPO3=6.1.1
TYPO3=6.1.2
composer/typo3/cms>=6.1.0<6.1.3
6.1.3
composer/typo3/cms>=6.0.0<6.0.8
6.0.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-4250?

    CVE-2013-4250 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-4250?

    To fix CVE-2013-4250, upgrade to TYPO3 versions 6.0.8 or 6.1.3 or later.

  • Which versions of TYPO3 are affected by CVE-2013-4250?

    CVE-2013-4250 affects TYPO3 versions 6.0.x before 6.0.8 and 6.1.x before 6.1.3.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-4250?

    CVE-2013-4250 is a file upload vulnerability that allows execution of arbitrary PHP code.

  • Can unauthenticated users exploit CVE-2013-4250?

    No, CVE-2013-4250 requires remote authenticated editors to exploit the vulnerability.

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