Vulnerability Description
TYPO3 is an open source PHP based web content management system. In TYPO3 before versions 9.5.23 and 10.4.10 user session identifiers were stored in cleartext - without processing with additional cryptographic hashing algorithms. This vulnerability cannot be exploited directly and occurs in combination with a chained attack - like for instance SQL injection in any other component of the system. Update to TYPO3 versions 9.5.23 or 10.4.10 that fix the problem described.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Typo3 | Typo3 | >= 9.0.0, < 9.5.23 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/TYPO3/TYPO3.CMS/security/advisories/GHSA-954j-f27r-cj52Third Party Advisory
- https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2020-011Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/TYPO3/TYPO3.CMS/security/advisories/GHSA-954j-f27r-cj52Third Party Advisory
- https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2020-011Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-26228?
CVE-2020-26228 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). TYPO3 is an open source PHP based web content management system. In TYPO3 before versions 9.5.23 and 10.4.10 user session identifiers were stored in cleartext - without processing with additional cryp...
How severe is CVE-2020-26228?
CVE-2020-26228 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-26228?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Typo3 Typo3.