How severe is GHSA-5cxf-xx9j-54jc?

No CVSS score has been assigned to GHSA-5cxf-xx9j-54jc yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by GHSA-5cxf-xx9j-54jc?

GHSA-5cxf-xx9j-54jc affects the following packages: typo3/cms (Packagist), typo3/cms (Packagist). Ecosystems affected: Packagist.

How do I fix GHSA-5cxf-xx9j-54jc?

Update typo3/cms to 6.2.16 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-5cxf-xx9j-54jc is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect GHSA-5cxf-xx9j-54jc in my Packagist dependencies?

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

How do I mitigate GHSA-5cxf-xx9j-54jc if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Escape or sanitise the affected output on the server side rather than relying on client-side filtering, and add a Content-Security-Policy that blocks inline script execution so injected markup cannot run even if it reaches the page.

Is GHSA-5cxf-xx9j-54jc actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for GHSA-5cxf-xx9j-54jc 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.

When was GHSA-5cxf-xx9j-54jc published, and has it been updated?

GHSA-5cxf-xx9j-54jc was published on June 3, 2024 and was last updated on November 29, 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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Multiple Cross-Site Scripting vulnerabilities in TYPO3 backendGHSA-5cxf-xx9j-54jc

GHSA-5cxf-xx9j-54jc is a security vulnerability in typo3/cms. A fix is available for typo3/cms — see the affected versions and patch details below.

Published

Jun 3, 2024

Updated

Nov 29, 2024

Affected

2 pkgs

Patched

2 / 2

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Nov 29, 2024 · OSV.dev, FIRST.org (EPSS)

Real-World Exposure

2 pkgs affected

🐘typo3/cms🐘typo3/cms

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

Failing to properly encode user input, several backend components are susceptible to Cross-Site Scripting, allowing authenticated editors to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript.

Affected Packages

2 total 2 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
🐘Packagist	`typo3/cms`	≥ 6.2.0&&< 6.2.16	6.2.16`composer require typo3/cms:^6.2.16`
🐘Packagist	`typo3/cms`	≥ 7.0.0&&< 7.6.1	7.6.1`composer require typo3/cms:^7.6.1`

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, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update typo3/cms to 6.2.16 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-5cxf-xx9j-54jc is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
Escape or sanitise the affected output on the server side rather than relying on client-side filtering, and add a Content-Security-Policy that blocks inline script execution so injected markup cannot run even if it reaches the page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Failing to properly encode user input, several backend components are susceptible to Cross-Site Scripting, allowing authenticated editors to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript.

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