Vulnerability identifier: #VU70318

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-23501

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
TYPO3
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: TYPO3

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests in Frontend Login. A remote user can bypass authentication process and gain access to a different account.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

TYPO3: 8.0.0 - 8.7.48, 9.0.0 - 9.4.0, 9.5.0 - 9.5.37, 10.0.0 - 10.4.32, 11.0.0 - 11.5.19, 12.0.0, 12.1.0

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External links
http://github.com/TYPO3/typo3/security/advisories/GHSA-jfp7-79g7-89rf

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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.