CVE-2023-50461

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified

CVE-2023-50461 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the direct_mail (aka Direct Mail) extension through 9.5.1 for TYPO3. The Configuration backend module of the extension allows an authenticated user to write to an arbitrary TSConfig page for folders configured as Direct Mail. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in the direct_mail (aka Direct Mail) extension through 9.5.1 for TYPO3. The Configuration backend module of the extension allows an authenticated user to write to an arbitrary TSConfig page for folders configured as Direct Mail. Exploiting this may lead to Configuration Injection (TYPO3 10.4 and above) and to Arbitrary Code Execution (TYPO3 9.5 and below). A valid backend user account, with access to the Direct Mail Configuration backend module, is needed to exploit this.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.33%

25.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
TYPO3direct_mail< 6.0.3; >= 7.0.0, < 7.0.3; >= 8.0.0, < 9.5.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-50461?
An issue was discovered in the direct_mail (aka Direct Mail) extension through 9.5.1 for TYPO3. The Configuration backend module of the extension allows an authenticated user to write to an arbitrary TSConfig page for folders configured as Direct Mail. Exploiting this may lead to Configuration Injection (TYPO3 10.4 and above) and to Arbitrary Code Execution (TYPO3 9.5 and below). A valid backend user account, with access to the Direct Mail Configuration backend module, is needed to exploit this.
How severe is CVE-2023-50461?
CVE-2023-50461 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50461?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST