Authentication bypass in TYPO3 Frontend User Registration



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID N/A
CWE-ID CWE-287
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Frontend User Registration
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor TYPO3

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Authentication bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU9730

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authentication. A remote attacker can bypass authentication by only knowing the valid user's username.

Mitigation

Update to version 1.0.8.

Vulnerable software versions

Frontend User Registration: 6.2.7 - 8.8.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-extensions/typo3-ext-sa-2017-017/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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