CVE-2011-3583

It was found that Typo3 Core versions 4.5.0 - 4.5.5 uses prepared statements that, if the parameter values are not properly replaced, could lead to a SQL…

published November 25, 2019

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
71.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection possibility lurks in Typo3 Core versions 4.5.0 to 4.5.5! If user input isn't handled just right, an attacker could exploit this oversight. 🔍 Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where chefs accidentally mix up ingredient orders. If two users place similar requests but one sneaks in a hidden ingredient, it could spoil the whole dish! 🍽️ An attacker could potentially manipulate database queries to extract sensitive information or even alter data, putting your application at risk. While this may not be a full-blown crisis, it’s absolutely essential to be proactive to avoid any nasty surprises down the line!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where chefs accidentally mix up ingredient orders. If two users place similar requests but one sneaks in a hidden ingredient, it could spoil the whole dish! 🍽️ This SQL injection vulnerability arises when prepared statements fail to properly replace parameter values, especially if two user inputs are involved. Essentially, it opens a door for malicious SQL code to disrupt the intended database operations.

What to do

An attacker could potentially manipulate database queries to extract sensitive information or even alter data, putting your application at risk. While this may not be a full-blown crisis, it’s absolutely essential to be proactive to avoid any nasty surprises down the line! To remedy this, make sure to update Typo3 to a newer version that resolves this issue. Additionally, conduct an audit on your SQL queries to ensure that all user inputs are validated and sanitized before being passed as parameters. 🚀 You've got this! With a little diligence, you can keep your application safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01369 · 71.5th percentile
Published
2019-11-25T23:21Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 NOV 23:21Z
    It was found that Typo3 Core versions 4.5.0 - 4.5.5 uses prepared statements that, if the parameter values are not properly replaced, could lead to a SQL…
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