CVE-2022-23501: TYPO3 vulnerable to Improper Authentication in Frontend Login
TYPO3 is an open source PHP based web content management system. In versions prior to 8.7.49, 9.5.38, 10.4.33, 11.5.20, and 12.1.1 TYPO3 is vulnerable to Improper Authentication. Restricting frontend login to specific users, organized in different storage folders (partitions), can be bypassed. A potential attacker might use this ambiguity in usernames to get access to a different account - however, credentials must be known to the adversary. This issue is patched in versions 8.7.49 ELTS, 9.5.38 ELTS, 10.4.33, 11.5.20, 12.1.1.
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TYPO3-CORE-SA-2022-013: Weak Authentication in Frontend Login
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is TYPO3-CORE-SA-2022-013?
TYPO3-CORE-SA-2022-013 is a vulnerability in the TYPO3 content management system that allows for weak authentication in frontend login.
Which versions of TYPO3 are affected?
Versions prior to 8.7.49, 9.5.38, 10.4.33, 11.5.20, and 12.1.1 of TYPO3 are affected.
How severe is the TYPO3-CORE-SA-2022-013 vulnerability?
The severity of TYPO3-CORE-SA-2022-013 vulnerability is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.
How can I fix the TYPO3-CORE-SA-2022-013 vulnerability?
To fix the TYPO3-CORE-SA-2022-013 vulnerability, you should update TYPO3 to version 8.7.49, 9.5.38, 10.4.33, 11.5.20, or 12.1.1.
Where can I find more information about TYPO3-CORE-SA-2022-013?
You can find more information about TYPO3-CORE-SA-2022-013 in the TYPO3 security advisory TYPO3-CORE-SA-2022-013 and the GitHub security advisory GHSA-jfp7-79g7-89rf.