74365 : TYPO3 Backend HTTP Response Username Disclosure
Printer | http://osvdb.org/74365 | Email This | Edit Vulnerability

Views This Week Views All Time Added to OSVDB Last Modified Modified (since 2008) Percent Complete
5 824 almost 2 years ago almost 2 years ago 1 times 90%

Timeline

Disclosure Date
2011-07-27

Description

TYPO3 contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure.  The issue is triggered when the program returns a different response for incorrect authentication attempts depending on whether or not the username is incorrect, which will disclose valid usernames to a remote attacker.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Information Disclosure
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Solution: Upgrade
Exploit: Exploit Private
Disclosure: Vendor Verified, Coordinated Disclosure
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

Upgrade to version 4.3.12, 4.4.9, or 4.5.4 or higher, as they have been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

TYPO3 Association
TYPO3
4.3.11
4.4.8
4.5.3

References

Credit

Unknown or Incomplete

CVSSv2 Score

NVD does not currently have a CVSSv2 score assigned.

Comments

No Comments.

The database information may change without any notice. Use of the information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition, and 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 copyright holder or distributor (OSVDB or OSF) be held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information.

© Copyright 2002 - 2013 Open Source Vulnerability Database (OSVDB), All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Statement - Terms of Use