Vulnerability identifier: #VU32826

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-15099

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
TYPO3
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: TYPO3

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in the eID API subcomponent, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

TYPO3: 9.5.0 - 9.5.19, 9.0.0 - 9.4.0, 10.0.0 - 10.4.5

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External links
http://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2020-007/

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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.