CVE-2012-3529 Typo3 Backend Configuration XSS Vulnerability
Authenticated backend users can obtain the encryption key, potentially compromising data security in TYPO3 installations.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2012-3529?
CVE-2012-3529 is a low-severity vulnerability in Typo3 Typo3, published on 5 Sep 2012. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The configuration module in the backend in TYPO3 4.5.x before 4.5.19, 4.6.x before 4.6.12 and 4.7.x before 4.7.4 allows remote authenticated backend users to obtain the encryption key via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3529?
6 open source packages ship an affected version, including typo3/cms. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
typo3/cms Packagist | From 4.5 | 4.5.19 |
typo3/cms Packagist | From 4.5 | 4.5.19 |
typo3/cms Packagist | From 4.6 | 4.6.12 |
typo3/cms Packagist | From 4.6 | 4.6.12 |
typo3/cms Packagist | From 4.7 | 4.7.4 |
typo3/cms Packagist | From 4.7 | 4.7.4 |
Products include Typo3 Typo3.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3529?
Upgrade typo3/cms to a fixed version for your release line: 4.5.19, 4.6.12 or 4.7.4.
Is CVE-2012-3529 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-3529 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-7gg8-3r6j-5g55.