CVE-2009-4855 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the showUid parameter in TYPO3, though the vendor disputes the vulnerability's existence in the core.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-4855?
CVE-2009-4855 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Typo3 Typo3, published on 10 May 2010. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in TYPO3 4.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the showUid parameter. NOTE: the TYPO3 Security Team disputes this report, stating that "there is no such vulnerability... The showUid parameter is generally used in third-party TYPO3 extensions - not in TYPO3 Core.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4855?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Typo3 Typo3.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4855?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4855 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2009-4855 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4855 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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- CVE-2011-4628 Typo3 Authentication Bypass
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- CVE-2021-41113 Cross-Site-Request-Forgery in Backend URI Handling in Typo3
Sources
Also known as GHSA-45mh-qx52-cv3c.