Description
The extension fails to restrict a backend AJAX endpoint for inline editing to fields the current user is permitted to see or edit. An authenticated, low-privileged backend user can supply arbitrary table, field and record parameters, and trigger an error response that discloses the current database value of the requested field, leading to disclosure of sensitive information such as backend and frontend user password hashes. Exploitation requires a valid, authenticated TYPO3 backend user account with access to the extensions backend module.
Published: 2026-08-25
Score: 6 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

A TYPO3 backend AJAX endpoint in the "Modules" extension does not enforce field‑level permissions. An authenticated user with low privileges can supply any table, field and record parameters and receive an error response containing the current database value of that field. This allows disclosure of sensitive data such as backend and frontend password hashes. The flaw is a classic information‑exposure weakness (CWE‑639).

Affected Systems

The vulnerability targets the TYPO3 extension "Modules" used within TYPO3 installations. No specific version range is listed; any installation that includes the current, unpatched extension may be affected.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6 indicates a medium degree of risk. Exploitation requires a valid backend account with access to the extension’s backend module, but the attacker can request arbitrary data once authenticated. The EPSS score is not available, so the current likelihood of real‑world exploitation is uncertain, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Overall, the threat level is moderate, and the risk primarily concerns data confidentiality for users who have permissions to access the extension module.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 25, 2026 at 10:25 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Verify whether a newer version of the TYPO3 "Modules" extension contains a fix and upgrade if available.
  • If an upgrade cannot be applied, restrict access to the backend module so that only users with high privileges can use it, or disable the AJAX endpoint altogether until a patch is released.
  • Implement an additional check that verifies the current user has explicit permission for each field requested; this should block the disclosure of unpermitted data.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 25, 2026 at 10:25 UTC.

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History

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The extension fails to restrict a backend AJAX endpoint for inline editing to fields the current user is permitted to see or edit. An authenticated, low-privileged backend user can supply arbitrary table, field and record parameters, and trigger an error response that discloses the current database value of the requested field, leading to disclosure of sensitive information such as backend and frontend user password hashes. Exploitation requires a valid, authenticated TYPO3 backend user account with access to the extensions backend module.
Title Information Disclosure in extension "Modules" (modules)
Weaknesses CWE-639
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 6, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


Subscriptions

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: TYPO3

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-25T09:00:45.715Z

Reserved: 2026-08-20T13:10:12.062Z

Link: CVE-2026-77127

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-08-25T09:17:32.860

Modified: 2026-08-25T09:17:32.860

Link: CVE-2026-77127

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cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-25T10:30:05Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-639

    Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key