CVE-2008-5644 TYPO3 Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in the file backend module
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the TYPO3 file backend module, potentially compromising user sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2008-5644?
CVE-2008-5644 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Typo3 Typo3, published on 17 Dec 2008. It can be exploited over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the file backend module in TYPO3 4.2.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown vectors.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5644?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including typo3/cms-backend. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
typo3/cms-backend Packagist | From 4.2.2 | 4.2.3 |
typo3/cms-backend Packagist | From 4.2.2 | 4.2.3 |
Products include Typo3 Typo3.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5644?
Upgrade typo3/cms-backend to 4.2.3 or later.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2008-5644 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5644 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-733v-22mg-7f8w.