GHSA-xgmx-j3hv-jh9x TYPO3 Cross-Site Scripting in Link Handling

Not scored Published

Attackers can inject malicious scripts via t3:// URLs and typolink functionality, affecting both backend forms and frontend extensions in TYPO3.

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-xgmx-j3hv-jh9x?

GHSA-xgmx-j3hv-jh9x is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in typo3/cms, published on 7 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

It has been discovered that t3:// URL handling and typolink functionality are vulnerable to cross-site scripting. Not only regular backend forms are affected but also frontend extensions which use the rendering with typolink.

Which versions are affected by GHSA-xgmx-j3hv-jh9x?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
typo3/cms PackagistFrom 10.0.010.2.1
typo3/cms PackagistFrom 10.0.010.2.1
typo3/cms PackagistFrom 8.0.08.7.30
typo3/cms PackagistFrom 8.0.08.7.30
typo3/cms PackagistFrom 9.0.09.5.12
typo3/cms PackagistFrom 9.0.09.5.12

How do I fix GHSA-xgmx-j3hv-jh9x?

Upgrade typo3/cms to a fixed version for your release line: 10.2.1, 8.7.30 or 9.5.12.

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-xgmx-j3hv-jh9x being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GHSA-xgmx-j3hv-jh9x in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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