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CVE-2012-1608: Improper Input Validation

May 17, 2022 (updated August 29, 2023)

The t3lib_div::RemoveXSS API method in TYPO3 4.4.0 through 4.4.13, 4.5.0 through 4.5.13, 4.6.0 through 4.6.6, 4.7, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to bypass the cross-site scripting (XSS) protection mechanism and inject arbitrary web script or HTML via non printable characters.

References

  • typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-core/typo3-core-sa-2012-001/
  • www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2445
  • www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/30/4
  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-w3v6-r62r-fvqh
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-1608
  • web.archive.org/web/20120527123559/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52771

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Affected versions

All versions starting from 4.4.0 up to 4.4.13, all versions starting from 4.5.0 up to 4.5.13, all versions starting from 4.6.0 up to 4.6.6

Fixed versions

  • 4.4.14
  • 4.5.14
  • 4.6.7

Solution

Upgrade to versions 4.4.14, 4.5.14, 4.6.7 or above.

Impact 5 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

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Weakness

  • CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
  • CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Source file

packagist/typo3/cms/CVE-2012-1608.yml

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