Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2021-36789 is a reported SQL injection in the Dated News, also called dated_news, extension for TYPO3 through version 5.1.1. A vulnerable public TYPO3 site could expose database-backed content or account data depending on how the extension is deployed. The source bundle does not provide CVSS scoring, technical detail, or confirmed exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize this for any public TYPO3 site using Dated News through 5.1.1. SQL injection can threaten sensitive database content, but urgency cannot be precisely ranked from the provided evidence because severity, exploitability, and active exploitation are not documented.
Technical view
The CVE record describes SQL injection affecting the TYPO3 dated_news extension through 5.1.1. No CWE, CVSS vector, vulnerable parameter, authentication requirement, exploitability condition, or fixed version is included in the provided bundle. Assessment should therefore focus on confirming extension presence and following the TYPO3 extension security advisory.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to TYPO3 installations that have the dated_news or Dated News extension installed at version 5.1.1 or earlier. Internet-facing TYPO3 sites are the most relevant assets to check first. The bundle does not identify affected TYPO3 core versions or other products.
Exploitation context
The source bundle identifies SQL injection but provides no exploit details and no evidence of active exploitation. The CVE is not marked as CISA KEV. Treat exploit status as unconfirmed unless the TYPO3 advisory or current threat intelligence says otherwise.
Researcher notes
Available evidence is sparse: the CVE description names SQL injection and an affected extension range only. Do not assume authentication state, affected parameters, impact scope, or exploit maturity. Use the TYPO3 advisory as the controlling source for remediation once reviewed.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory TYPO3 sites for the dated_news or Dated News extension.
- Check the TYPO3 advisory for the vendor-recommended fixed version or mitigation.
- Update the extension only according to confirmed vendor guidance.
- Disable or remove the extension where it is not business-required.
- Review database access privileges for the affected TYPO3 application account.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether dated_news is installed on each TYPO3 instance.
- Record the installed extension version and compare it with the through-5.1.1 affected range.
- Review TYPO3 logs for suspicious requests involving Dated News functionality.
- Check database logs for unusual queries from the TYPO3 application user.
- Document any compensating controls if immediate remediation is delayed.
Public sources used
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Database behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://typo3.org/help/security-advisories/securityCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-ext-sa-2021-013CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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