GHSA-hq37-rfjc-mr8h Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in TYPO3 Backend

Not scored Published

An authenticated backend user with plugin editing permissions can inject malicious scripts into the TYPO3 page module, potentially compromising other users.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is GHSA-hq37-rfjc-mr8h?

GHSA-hq37-rfjc-mr8h is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in typo3/cms, published on 5 Jun 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Failing to properly encode user input, the page module is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting. A valid backend user account with permissions to edit plugins is needed to exploit this vulnerability.

Which versions are affected by GHSA-hq37-rfjc-mr8h?

6 open source packages ship an affected version, including typo3/cms.

PackageAffectedFixed in
typo3/cms PackagistFrom 6.2.06.2.27
typo3/cms PackagistFrom 6.2.06.2.27
typo3/cms PackagistFrom 7.6.07.6.11
typo3/cms PackagistFrom 7.6.07.6.11
typo3/cms PackagistFrom 8.0.08.3.1
typo3/cms PackagistFrom 8.0.08.3.1

How do I fix GHSA-hq37-rfjc-mr8h?

Upgrade typo3/cms to a fixed version for your release line: 6.2.27, 7.6.11 or 8.3.1.

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 GHSA-hq37-rfjc-mr8h being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GHSA-hq37-rfjc-mr8h in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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