CVE-2013-7079: Input Validation

Published Dec 23, 2013
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Updated

Open redirect vulnerability in the OpenID extension in TYPO3 4.5.0 through 4.5.31, 4.7.0 through 4.7.16, 6.0.0 through 6.0.11, and 6.1.0 through 6.1.6 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

72 affected componentsFixes available
composer/friendsoftypo3/openid>=6.1.0<6.1.6
6.1.6
composer/friendsoftypo3/openid>=6.0.0<6.0.11
6.0.11
composer/friendsoftypo3/openid>=4.7.0<4.7.16
4.7.16
composer/friendsoftypo3/openid>=4.5.0<4.5.31
4.5.31
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
Typo3 TYPO3=4.5.21
Typo3 TYPO3=4.5.22
Typo3 TYPO3=4.5.23
Typo3 TYPO3=4.5.24
Typo3 TYPO3=4.5.25
Typo3 TYPO3=4.5.26
Typo3 TYPO3=4.5.27
Typo3 TYPO3=4.5.28
Typo3 TYPO3=4.5.29
Typo3 TYPO3=4.5.30
Typo3 TYPO3=4.5.31
Typo3 TYPO3=6.1
Typo3 TYPO3=6.1.1
Typo3 TYPO3=6.1.2
Typo3 TYPO3=6.1.3
Typo3 TYPO3=6.1.4
Typo3 TYPO3=6.1.5
Typo3 TYPO3=6.1.6
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=4.7.6
Typo3 TYPO3=4.7.7
Typo3 TYPO3=4.7.8
Typo3 TYPO3=4.7.9
Typo3 TYPO3=4.7.10
Typo3 TYPO3=4.7.11
Typo3 TYPO3=4.7.12
Typo3 TYPO3=4.7.13
Typo3 TYPO3=4.7.14
Typo3 TYPO3=4.7.15
Typo3 TYPO3=4.7.16
Typo3 TYPO3=6.0
Typo3 TYPO3=6.0.1
Typo3 TYPO3=6.0.2
Typo3 TYPO3=6.0.3
Typo3 TYPO3=6.0.4
Typo3 TYPO3=6.0.5
Typo3 TYPO3=6.0.6
Typo3 TYPO3=6.0.7
Typo3 TYPO3=6.0.8
Typo3 TYPO3=6.0.9
Typo3 TYPO3=6.0.10
Typo3 TYPO3=6.0.11

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/friendsoftypo3/openid to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.6
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/friendsoftypo3/openid to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.0.11
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/friendsoftypo3/openid to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.7.16
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/friendsoftypo3/openid to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.5.31

Event History

Dec 23, 2013
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
03:12 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-7079?

CVE-2013-7079 has a critical severity rating due to its capability to facilitate phishing attacks through open redirects.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-7079?

To remediate CVE-2013-7079, upgrade to TYPO3 versions 4.5.31, 4.7.16, 6.0.11, or 6.1.6 or later.

3

Which TYPO3 versions are affected by CVE-2013-7079?

CVE-2013-7079 affects TYPO3 versions from 4.5.0 to 4.5.31, 4.7.0 to 4.7.16, 6.0.0 to 6.0.11, and 6.1.0 to 6.1.6.

4

What impact does CVE-2013-7079 have on users?

CVE-2013-7079 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary websites, increasing the risk of phishing attacks.

5

Is there a mitigation strategy for CVE-2013-7079?

Apart from upgrading to the fixed versions, users should implement strict input validation to mitigate the impact of CVE-2013-7079.

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