The System extension Install tool in TYPO3 4.0.0 through 4.0.9, 4.1.0 through 4.1.7, and 4.2.0 through 4.2.3 creates the encryption key with an insufficiently random seed, which makes it easier for attackers to crack the key.
Published 2009-01-22 23:30:00
Updated 2024-02-14 16:10:04
Source MITRE
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2009-0255

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 2.24%

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 89 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ

Metasploit modules for CVE-2009-0255

  • TYPO3 sa-2009-001 Weak Encryption Key File Disclosure
    Disclosure Date: 2009-01-20
    First seen: 2020-04-26
    auxiliary/admin/http/typo3_sa_2009_001
    This module exploits a flaw in TYPO3 encryption ey creation process to allow for file disclosure in the jumpUrl mechanism. This flaw can be used to read any file that the web server user account has access to view. Authors: - Chris John Riley

CVSS scores for CVE-2009-0255

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source
5.0
MEDIUM AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
10.0
2.9
NIST
7.5
HIGH CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
3.9
3.6
NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2009-0255

References for CVE-2009-0255

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