#VU40531 Input validation error in TYPO3 - CVE-2015-8760

Vulnerability identifier: #VU40531

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-8760

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
TYPO3
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: TYPO3

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

The Flvplayer component in TYPO3 6.2.x before 6.2.16 allows remote attackers to embed Flash videos from external domains via unspecified vectors, aka "Cross-Site Flashing."

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

TYPO3: 6.2 - 6.2.15

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External links
https://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-core/typo3-core-sa-2015-014/
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79210
https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034485

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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.