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.

 

 

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