#VU32865 Improper access control in TYPO3 - CVE-2016-5091
Published: July 28, 2020 / Updated: November 18, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU32865
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5091
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
TYPO3
TYPO3
Software vendor:
TYPO3
TYPO3
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Extbase request handling. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request, bypass implemented security restrictions and execute arbitrary Extbase actions.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.