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CVE-2015-8756: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the search result view in the Indexed Search (indexed_search) c...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the search result view in the Indexed Search (indexed_search) component in TYPO3 6.2.x before 6.2.16 allows remote authenticated editors to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

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This issue lets an authenticated TYPO3 editor inject script or HTML into the Indexed Search result view. It is not described as unauthenticated internet compromise, but it can turn a trusted CMS account into a browser-side attack path against site users or administrators. Exposure is most likely on legacy TYPO3 6.2.x sites before 6.2.16 that use Indexed Search and have editor accounts, especially where editors are numerous, weakly governed, or externally managed. Treat this as a legacy CMS hygiene issue with moderate urgency. Prioritize if TYPO3 6.2 remains internet-facing, supports many editors, or shares sessions with administrative workflows. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected TYPO3 6.2.x installations to 6.2.16 or later.; Review the TYPO3 advisory for version-specific remediation guidance.; Restrict editor privileges to trusted users only..

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