CVE-2009-0255

moderate-risk
Published 2009-01-22

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.

Do I need to act?

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5.1% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
7
CVSS 7.5/10 High
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (2)

Affected Vendors

Typo3 Debian

References (12)

Broken Link http://secunia.com/advisories/33617
Broken Link http://secunia.com/advisories/33679
Vendor Advisory http://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-sa-2009-001/
Mailing List http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1711
Broken Link http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33376
Third Party Advisory https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48132
Broken Link http://secunia.com/advisories/33617
Broken Link http://secunia.com/advisories/33679
Vendor Advisory http://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-sa-2009-001/
Mailing List http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1711
Broken Link http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33376
Third Party Advisory https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48132
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/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity 26/34 · High
Exploitability 8/34 · Low
Exposure 7/34 · Low