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TYPO3 cmw_linklist Extension SQL Injection Vulnerability

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Detects SQL injection vulnerability in TYPO3 CMW Linklist extension

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote web server contains a PHP script that is prone to a SQL
injection attack.

Description :

The installation of TYPO3 on the remote host is vulnerable to remote
SQL injection attacks through the parameter 'category_uid' used by the
third-party cmw_linklist extension. By exploiting this flaw, a remote
attacker may be able to uncover sensitive information or even modify
existing data.

See also :

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2005-03/0065.html
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2005-03/0075.html
http://typo3.org/typo3-20050304-1.html

Solution :

Upgrade to cmw_linklist extension version 1.5.0 or later.

Network Security Threat Level:

Medium / CVSS Base Score : 5
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:P/A:N/I:P/B:N)

Networks Security ID: 12721

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