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CVE-2009-3631: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

May 2, 2022 (updated February 8, 2024)

The Backend subcomponent in TYPO3 4.0.13 and earlier, 4.1.x before 4.1.13, 4.2.x before 4.2.10, and 4.3.x before 4.3beta2, when the DAM extension or ftp upload is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename.

References

  • marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=125632856206736&w=2
  • typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-sa-2009-016/
  • exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53923
  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-3cqw-pxgr-jhrm
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-3631
  • web.archive.org/web/20101223093042/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36801

Code Behaviors & Features

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Affected versions

All versions up to 4.0.13, all versions starting from 4.1.0 before 4.1.13, all versions starting from 4.2.0 before 4.2.10, all versions starting from 4.3alpha1 before 4.3beta2

Fixed versions

  • 4.1.13
  • 4.2.10
  • 4.3beta2

Solution

Upgrade to versions 4.1.13, 4.2.10, 4.3beta2 or above.

Impact 8.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

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Weakness

  • CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
  • CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Source file

packagist/typo3/cms-backend/CVE-2009-3631.yml

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