CVE-2009-3818 — sr-freecap
CVE-2009-3818 is a security vulnerability in sjbr/sr-freecap. A fix is available for sjbr/sr-freecap — see the affected versions and patch details below.
freeCap CAPTCHA extension for TYPO3 has vulnerability in the session handling feature
EPSS Exploitation Probability
Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.
Real-World Exposure
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Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the session handling feature in freeCap CAPTCHA (sr_freecap) extension 1.2.0 and earlier for TYPO3 has unknown impact and attack vectors.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐘Packagist | sjbr/sr-freecap | all versions | 1.2.2composer require sjbr/sr-freecap:^1.2.2 |
Affected Products
sr freecapstanislas_rollandDetection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for sjbr/sr-freecap, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update sjbr/sr-freecap to 1.2.2 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2009-3818 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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