Vulnerability Description
The Authentication component in TYPO3 before 6.2, when salting for password hashing is disabled, does not require knowledge of the cleartext password if the password hash is known, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain access to the backend by leveraging knowledge of a password hash.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Typo3 | Typo3 | <= 6.1.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-core/typo3-core-sa-2014Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2942
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/03/2
- http://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-core/typo3-core-sa-2014Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2942
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/03/2
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-3945?
CVE-2014-3945 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). The Authentication component in TYPO3 before 6.2, when salting for password hashing is disabled, does not require knowledge of the cleartext password if the password hash is known, which allows remote...
How severe is CVE-2014-3945?
CVE-2014-3945 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-3945?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Typo3 Typo3.