Release Date: January 8, 2015
Updated: January 8, 2015 (Affected Versions, Severity)
Component Type: Third party extension. This extension is not a part of the TYPO3 default installation.
Affected Versions: 2.0.0
Vulnerability Type: Improper Authentication
Severity: Critical
Suggested CVSS v2.0: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N/E:F/RL:OF/RC:C
Problem Description: The extension insufficiently authenticates an user against LDAP/AD.
Solution: Updated version 2.0.1 is available from the TYPO3 extension manager and at http://typo3.org/extensions/repository/download/ig_ldap_sso_auth/2.0.1/t3x/.
Credits: Credits go to Stefan Kaifer who discovered the vulnerability.
General advice: Follow the recommendations that are given in the TYPO3 Security Guide. Please subscribe to the typo3-announce mailing list to receive future Security Bulletins via E-mail.