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CVE-2009-3635

6.8 · MEDIUM

The Install Tool 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 allows remote attackers to gain access by using only the password's md…

Published Nov 2, 2009typo3CWE-287EPSS 2.06%

Overview

CVE-2009-3635 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting typo3 typo3. It was published on November 2, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Install Tool 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 allows remote attackers to gain access by using only the password's md5 hash as a credential.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from typo3. Update typo3 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
typo3typo30Affected

References

Refmarc.info/?l=oss-security&m=125632856206736&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/37122Reftypo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-sa-2009-016/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/36801Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3009Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53928Refmarc.info/?l=oss-security&m=125632856206736&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/37122Reftypo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-sa-2009-016/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/36801

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3635?

CVE-2009-3635 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting typo3 typo3. It was published on November 2, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2009-3635?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-3635?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from typo3. Update typo3 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-3635?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-3635 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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