How severe is CVE-2009-3630?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2009-3630 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2009-3630?

CVE-2009-3630 affects the following packages: typo3/cms-backend (Packagist), typo3/cms-backend (Packagist), typo3/cms-backend (Packagist), typo3/cms-backend (Packagist). Ecosystems affected: Packagist.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3630?

A fix is available for CVE-2009-3630; check the affected-versions list above or the advisory for the patched release of typo3/cms-backend, then make sure no transitive dependency still pins the vulnerable range.

How do I detect CVE-2009-3630 in my Packagist dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for typo3/cms-backend, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate CVE-2009-3630 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Is CVE-2009-3630 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for CVE-2009-3630 yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2009-3630?

CVE-2009-3630 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 2.0%, placing it in the 81th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

When was CVE-2009-3630 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2009-3630 was published on May 2, 2022 and was last updated on February 8, 2024. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

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Not in CISA KEV

CVE-2009-3630 — cms-backend

CVE-2009-3630 is a security vulnerability in typo3/cms-backend. A fix is available for typo3/cms-backend — see the affected versions and patch details below.

TYPO3 Backend vulnerable to Frame Hijacking

Published

May 2, 2022

Updated

Feb 8, 2024

Affected

4 pkgs

Patched

3 / 4

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Nov 6, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

2.0%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs81th percentile — riskier than 81% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

Real-World Exposure

4 pkgs affected

🐘typo3/cms-backend🐘typo3/cms-backend🐘typo3/cms-backend🐘typo3/cms-backend

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Packagist packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

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 allows remote authenticated users to place arbitrary web sites in TYPO3 backend framesets via crafted parameters, related to a "frame hijacking" issue.

Affected Packages

4 total 3 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
🐘Packagist	`typo3/cms-backend`	all versions	No fix
🐘Packagist	`typo3/cms-backend`	≥ 4.1.0&&< 4.1.13	4.1.13`composer require typo3/cms-backend:^4.1.13`
🐘Packagist	`typo3/cms-backend`	≥ 4.2.0&&< 4.2.10	4.2.10`composer require typo3/cms-backend:^4.2.10`
🐘Packagist	`typo3/cms-backend`	≥ 4.3alpha1&&< 4.3beta2	4.3beta2`composer require typo3/cms-backend:^4.3beta2`

Affected Products

1 product · 59 configurations

Application

typo3typo3

≤ 4.0.12

55 versions

0.1.21.0.141.11.1.11.1.091.1.101.2.01.3.01.3.23.03.3.x3.5

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for typo3/cms-backend, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
A fix is available for CVE-2009-3630; check the affected-versions list above or the advisory for the patched release of typo3/cms-backend, then make sure no transitive dependency still pins the vulnerable range.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

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