Vulnerability identifier: #VU67216

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-36106

CWE-ID: CWE-672

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
TYPO3
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: TYPO3

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to missing check for expiration time of a password reset link for backend users. A remote attacker can brute force the password reset token and perform a password reset even if the default expiry time of two hours has been exceeded.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

TYPO3: 11.0.0 - 11.5.15, 10.4.0 - 10.4.31

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External links
http://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2022-008/

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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.