Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2015-10106 is a SQL injection issue in the mback2k mh_httpbl TYPO3 extension versions 1.1.0 through 1.1.7. It affects an unsupported component, so organizations should not leave it deployed. The available fix is upgrading the extension to 1.1.8.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for any internet-accessible or shared-admin TYPO3 instance using this extension. The issue is not shown as actively exploited, but SQL injection in unsupported software creates avoidable business risk and should be removed from the environment.
Technical view
The flaw is in moduleContent in mod1/index.php of the mh_httpbl extension for TYPO3. Source data classifies it as CWE-89 SQL injection with network attack vector, low complexity, and authenticated access required under CVSS v2. The patch is commit 429f50f4e4795b20dae06735b41fb94f010722bf and release 1.1.8.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to TYPO3 environments running the mh_httpbl extension versions 1.1.0 through 1.1.7. The CVSS vector indicates authenticated access is required, reducing broad internet risk but still creating concern for compromised or low-privilege accounts.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. VulDB describes remote initiation and permissions required. Treat this as a credible authenticated SQL injection risk, not as confirmed in-the-wild exploitation.
Researcher notes
Do not assume all TYPO3 deployments are affected; exposure depends on the mh_httpbl extension version. The provided evidence identifies affected versions, the vulnerable file/function, authenticated network reachability, and a fixed 1.1.8 release. No safe inference supports unauthenticated exploitation.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade mh_httpbl to version 1.1.8 where the fix is available.
- Remove the extension if it is no longer needed or cannot be safely maintained.
- Restrict TYPO3 backend and module access to trusted users while remediation is pending.
- Review TYPO3 vendor advisory and project release notes before production rollout.
Validation and detection
- Inventory TYPO3 sites for mh_httpbl versions 1.1.0 through 1.1.7.
- Confirm upgraded systems report mh_httpbl version 1.1.8 or later.
- Check whether mod1/index.php is present on affected deployments.
- Review application and database logs for suspicious backend module errors.
- Document any unsupported installations that cannot be upgraded immediately.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (2.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
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CVSS vector scores
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AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P86.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 2.0 score
6.5MediumVector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://vuldb.com/?id.230086CVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.230086CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- https://typo3.org/article/typo3-ext-sa-2015-021CVE reference · related
- https://github.com/mback2k/mh_httpbl/commit/429f50f4e4795b20dae06735b41fb94f010722bfCVE reference · patch
- https://github.com/mback2k/mh_httpbl/releases/tag/mh_httpbl_1.1.8_securityCVE reference · patch
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CWE details
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