Indexed Search Engine for TYPO3 Command Execution via Metacharacter Injection
Impact
The Indexed Search Engine (indexed_search) system extension in TYPO3 4.0.0 through 4.0.9, 4.1.0 through 4.1.7, and 4.2.0 through 4.2.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted filename containing shell metacharacters, which is not properly handled by the command-line indexer.
Source excerpt · OSVAffected packages
Start with the recorded fix for your release branch. Check your installed version and test compatibility before upgrading. Fixing this advisory does not rule out other vulnerabilities in the release.
| Affected range | Recorded fix |
|---|---|
| From 4.0.0 before 4.0.10Ecosystem versions | 4.0.10 |
| From 4.1.0 before 4.1.8Ecosystem versions | 4.1.8 |
| From 4.2.0 before 4.2.4Ecosystem versions | 4.2.4 |
Version evidence: OSV · GHSA-74w6-ww7w-45j9
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Original source description
The Indexed Search Engine (indexed_search) system extension in TYPO3 4.0.0 through 4.0.9, 4.1.0 through 4.1.7, and 4.2.0 through 4.2.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted filename containing shell metacharacters, which is not properly handled by the command-line indexer.
References
- Security advisory nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-0258
- Security advisory exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48138
- Security advisory web.archive.org/web/20111210005350/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33376
- Security advisory typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-sa-2009-001
- Security advisory www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1711
- Security advisory www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/23/4