CVE-2013-7081: Medium severity Typo3 TYPO3 vulnerability

Published Dec 23, 2013
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Updated

The (old) Form Content Element component 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 authenticated editors to generate arbitrary HMAC signatures and bypass intended access restrictions via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

72 affected componentsFixes available
composer/typo3/cms-core>=6.1.0<6.1.6
6.1.6
composer/typo3/cms-core>=6.0.0<6.0.11
6.0.11
composer/typo3/cms-core>=4.7.0<4.7.16
4.7.16
composer/typo3/cms-core>=4.5.0<4.5.31
4.5.31
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
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=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

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.6
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.0.11
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 4.7.16
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/typo3/cms-core 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
04:54 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What vulnerabilities does CVE-2013-7081 specifically exploit in TYPO3?

CVE-2013-7081 allows remote authenticated editors to generate arbitrary HMAC signatures, thereby bypassing intended access restrictions in TYPO3.

2

Which versions of TYPO3 are affected by CVE-2013-7081?

CVE-2013-7081 affects TYPO3 versions 4.5.0 through 4.5.31, 4.7.0 through 4.7.16, and 6.0.0 through 6.0.11, and 6.1.0 through 6.1.6.

3

What is the severity level of CVE-2013-7081?

CVE-2013-7081 has been classified with a moderate to high severity level due to its potential to bypass access controls.

4

How can I remediate the vulnerability identified in CVE-2013-7081?

To mitigate CVE-2013-7081, you should upgrade TYPO3 to versions 4.5.31, 4.7.16, or 6.0.11, or later versions 6.1.6.

5

Are there any specific configurations needed to further secure TYPO3 against CVE-2013-7081?

While updating TYPO3 versions is crucial, ensuring proper user permissions and access controls is also essential to minimize risks associated with CVE-2013-7081.

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