CVE-2020-15513 Incorrect access control in typo3_forum
An attacker can bypass access controls in the TYPO3 forum extension to perform unauthorized actions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-15513?
CVE-2020-15513 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Jul 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The typo3_forum extension before 1.2.1 for TYPO3 has Incorrect Access Control.
Weakness: CWE-863
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-15513?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including mittwald/typo3_forum. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
mittwald/typo3_forum Packagist | All versions | 1.2.1 |
mittwald/typo3_forum Packagist | All versions | 1.2.1 |
Products include Mittwald Typo3 Forum.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15513?
Upgrade mittwald/typo3_forum to 1.2.1 or later.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2020-15513 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-15513 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-57gr-jvqr-3hwm.