Typo3 indexed_search system extension SQL injection

typo3-indexedsearch-sql-injection (39017) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

Typo3 is vulnerable to SQL injection. A remote authenticated attacker could send specially-crafted SQL statements to the indexed_search system extension, which could allow the attacker to view, add, modify or delete information in the back-end database.

Platforms Affected:

  • Debian, Debian Linux 4.0
  • TYPO3, TYPO3 3.x
  • TYPO3, TYPO3 4.0 - 4.0.7
  • TYPO3, TYPO3 4.1 - 4.1.3

Remedy:

Upgrade to the latest version of TYPO3 (4.0.8 or 4.1.4 or later), available from the TYPO3 Security Bulletin 20071210-1. See References.

Consequences:

Data Manipulation

References:

  • 20071210-1, SQL Injection in system extension indexed_search at http://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-20071210-1/.
  • BID-26871: TYPO3 'indexed_search' Extension SQL Injection Vulnerability
  • CVE-2007-6381: SQL injection vulnerability in the indexed_search system extension in TYPO3 3.x, 4.0 through 4.0.7, and 4.1 through 4.1.3 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.
  • DSA-1439: typo3-src -- missing input sanitising
  • SA27969: TYPO3 "indexed_search" SQL Injection Vulnerability
  • SECTRACK ID: 1019146: TYPO3 Input Validation Flaw in indexed_search Lets Remote Authenticated Users Inject SQL Commands
  • VUPEN/ADV-2007-4205: TYPO3 indexed_search System Extension SQL Injection Vulnerability

Reported:

Dec 10, 2007

The information within this database may change without notice. Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. In no event shall the author/distributor (IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force) be held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information.

For corrections or additions please email xforce@iss.net

Return to the main page