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CVE-2012-1079 affects the Webservices for TYPO3 extension, typo3_webservice, before version 0.3.8. The public record says an authenticated remote user could execute arbitrary code through unspecified vectors. Organizations still running this legacy extension should treat it as serious because code execution can compromise the TYPO3 site and hosting environment. Likely limited to TYPO3 deployments with the typo3_webservice extension installed at a version earlier than 0.3.8. The bundle does not identify affected TYPO3 core versions or precise vulnerable configurations. Prioritize remediation for any internet-facing TYPO3 site using this extension. The issue is old, but unsupported legacy extensions often persist unnoticed and code execution risk justifies prompt inventory and upgrade or removal. Mitigation focus: Inventory TYPO3 sites for the typo3_webservice extension.; Upgrade typo3_webservice to 0.3.8 or later if still required.; Disable or remove the extension where business use is not confirmed..
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- typo3-webservices-unspecified-code-execution(72965)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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