#VU44061 Cross-site scripting in TYPO3 - CVE-2010-5098

Vulnerability identifier: #VU44061

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2010-5098

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
TYPO3
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: TYPO3

Description

Vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform XSS attacks.

The vulnerability is caused by an input validation error in the FORM content object in TYPO3 4.2.x before 4.2.16, 4.3.x before 4.3.9, and 4.4.x before 4.4.5,. A remote authenticated attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in victim's browser in security context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

TYPO3: 4.2 - 4.4.4

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External links
https://secunia.com/advisories/35770
https://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-core/typo3-sa-2010-022/
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/13/2
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/10/7
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/11/3
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/12/5
https://www.osvdb.org/70122
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45470
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64179

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.