CVE-2009-0258: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-0258: The Indexed Search Engine (indexed_search) system extension in TYPO3 4.0.0 through 4.0.9, 4.1.0 through 4.1...

The Indexed Search Engine (indexed_search) system extension in TYPO3 4.0.0 through 4.0.9, 4.1.0 through 4.1.7, and 4.2.0 through 4.2.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted filename containing shell metacharacters, which is not properly handled by the command-line indexer.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 04:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2009-0258 is a legacy TYPO3 issue where the indexed search extension could let a remote attacker cause command execution through a malicious filename. The practical risk is highest for old TYPO3 4.0, 4.1, or 4.2 deployments still running the affected command-line indexer. Exposure is likely limited to legacy TYPO3 4.0.0-4.0.9, 4.1.0-4.1.7, and 4.2.0-4.2.3 systems using indexed_search command-line indexing. Modern TYPO3 installations are unlikely to match this affected range. Prioritize remediation if any public or business-critical site still runs the affected TYPO3 versions. This is old software, but the impact is command execution, so exposed legacy systems deserve urgent retirement or vendor-guided patching. Mitigation focus: Review TYPO3-SA-2009-001 and apply the vendor-recommended TYPO3 security update.; For Debian-managed TYPO3, apply the packages referenced by DSA-1711.; Disable or restrict indexed_search command-line indexing until vendor guidance is applied..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 22, 2009, 23:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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typo3-indexedsearch-command-execution(48138)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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