Problem

Failing to properly encode settings for backend layouts, the corresponding grid view is vulnerable to persistent cross-site scripting. A valid backend user account is needed to exploit this vulnerability.

Solution

Update to TYPO3 versions 8.7.41 ELTS, 9.5.28, 10.4.18, 11.3.1 that fix the problem described.

Credits

Thanks to TYPO3 core merger Oliver Bartsch who reported and fixed the issue.

References

• GHSA-rgcg-28xm-8mmw
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-32669
• https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2021-011
• https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/typo3/cms-core/CVE-2021-32669.yaml
• https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/typo3/cms/CVE-2021-32669.yaml