Vulnerability identifier: #VU32857
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:
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 within the internal verification mechanism in the Backend User Interface 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
External links
http://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2020-008/
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.