Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in the view_statistics (aka View frontend statistics) extension before 2.0.1 for TYPO3. It saves all GET and POST data of TYPO3 frontend requests to the database. Depending on the extensions used on a TYPO3 website, sensitive data (e.g., cleartext passwords if ext:felogin is installed) may be saved.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| View Frontend Statistics Project | View Frontend Statistics | < 2.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-ext-sa-2020-019Vendor Advisory
- https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-ext-sa-2020-019Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-28917?
CVE-2020-28917 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in the view_statistics (aka View frontend statistics) extension before 2.0.1 for TYPO3. It saves all GET and POST data of TYPO3 frontend requests to the database. Depending on ...
How severe is CVE-2020-28917?
CVE-2020-28917 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-28917?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: View Frontend Statistics Project View Frontend Statistics.