#VU29572 Improper access control in typo3_forum - CVE-2020-15513
Published: July 7, 2020 / Updated: July 15, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU29572
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-15513
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
typo3_forum
typo3_forum
Software vendor:
Mittwald CM Service
Mittwald CM Service
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to the ACL check of the extension is broken under certain conditions. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and create forum posts.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.