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The Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in TYPO3 versions before 4.5.4. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject and execute arbitrary web script or HTML code via the browse_links wizard. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to perform various malicious actions, such as stealing sensitive information, session hijacking, or defacing the website.
Overview
This CVE describes a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in TYPO3 versions before 4.5.4. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts or HTML code into web pages viewed by other users.
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, users of TYPO3 versions before 4.5.4 should upgrade to a patched version that addresses the XSS issue. In this case, upgrading to TYPO3 version 4.5.4 or newer will mitigate the risk of exploitation. Additionally, users can apply security best practices such as input validation and output encoding to prevent XSS attacks.
References
- CVE-2011-4630: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-4630
- TYPO3 Security Advisory: https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2011-001/#XSS
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
