CVE-2017-6370 : What You Need to Know

TYPO3 7.6.15 sends an http request to an index.php?loginProvider URI when the Referer is using https, potentially allowing remote attackers to access sensitive information.

Understanding CVE-2017-6370

When using TYPO3 7.6.15, an http request is sent to the URI index.php?loginProvider if the Referer is using https, which can lead to the exposure of sensitive information.

What is CVE-2017-6370?

TYPO3 7.6.15 vulnerability where an http request is sent to index.php?loginProvider with an https Referer, enabling attackers to intercept and read sensitive userident and username fields.

The Impact of CVE-2017-6370

Remote attackers can potentially access sensitive information in cleartext form by intercepting network traffic.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-6370

TYPO3 7.6.15 vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

TYPO3 7.6.15 sends an http request to index.php?loginProvider with an https Referer, allowing attackers to obtain sensitive cleartext information.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: TYPO3 7.6.15
Vendor: N/A
Version: N/A

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can intercept network traffic and read userident and username fields to access sensitive information.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate the CVE-2017-6370 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement HTTPS for all website traffic to prevent interception of sensitive data.
Regularly monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Educate users on secure practices to prevent data interception.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by TYPO3 to fix the vulnerability and enhance security.