Vulnerability identifier: #VU42986

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-1842

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
TYPO3
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: TYPO3

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read, delete, modify data in database and gain complete control over the affected application.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

TYPO3: 4.5 - 4.7.8, 6.0 - 6.0.2

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External links
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-03/msg00079.html
http://osvdb.org/90925
http://secunia.com/advisories/52433
http://secunia.com/advisories/52638
http://typo3.org/support/teamssecuritysecurity-bulletins/security-bulletins-single-view/article/sql-injection-and-open-redirection-in-typo3-core/
http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2646
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/12/3
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/58330

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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.