CVE-2009-3631
CVE-2009-3631 is a high-severity vulnerability in Typo3 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Typo3
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Backend subcomponent in TYPO3 4.0.13 and earlier, 4.1.x before 4.1.13, 4.2.x before 4.2.10, and 4.3.x before 4.3beta2, when the DAM extension or ftp upload is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-3631?
- The Backend subcomponent in TYPO3 4.0.13 and earlier, 4.1.x before 4.1.13, 4.2.x before 4.2.10, and 4.3.x before 4.3beta2, when the DAM extension or ftp upload is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename.
- How severe is CVE-2009-3631?
- CVE-2009-3631 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2009-3631 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-3631?
- CVE-2009-3631 primarily affects Typo3. In total, 59 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-3631?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2009-3631 published?
- CVE-2009-3631 was published on 2009-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=125632856206736&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37122
- http://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-sa-2009-016/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36801
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3009
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53923
Affected products (59)
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:0.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:1.0.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:1.1.09:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:1.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:1.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:3.3.x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:3.5.x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:3.6.x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:3.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:3.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:3.7.x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:3.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:3.8.x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:4.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:4.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:4.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:4.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:4.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:4.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:4.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:4.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:4.1.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:4.1.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:4.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:4.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:4.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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