CVE-2011-3583 Typo3 SQL injection due to faulty prepared statements

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

SQL injection in TYPO3 Core allows attackers to manipulate database queries when multiple user-controlled parameters are bound incorrectly.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2011-3583?

CVE-2011-3583 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Typo3 Typo3, published on 25 Nov 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

It was found that Typo3 Core versions 4.5.0 - 4.5.5 uses prepared statements that, if the parameter values are not properly replaced, could lead to a SQL Injection vulnerability. This issue can only be exploited if two or more parameters are bound to the query and at least two come from user input.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-3583?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including typo3/cms. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
typo3/cms PackagistFrom 4.5.0 to 4.5.5None
typo3/cms PackagistFrom 4.5.0 to 4.5.5None

Products include Typo3 Typo3.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3583?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-3583 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-2011-3583 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-3583 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-gx4p-6w86-f8jx.

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