CVE-2023-45023
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Incorrect Access Control in Femanager TYPO3 Extension

Publication date: 2026-09-14

Last updated on: 2026-09-14

Assigner: MITRE

Description
The femanager extension 7 before 7.2.2 for TYPO3 has Incorrect Access Control: it lacks a check for permissions for the invitation component.

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Published
2026-09-14
Last Modified
2026-09-14
Generated
2026-09-14
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2026-09-14
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2023-45023
EUVD
EUVD-2023-60667

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CWE ID Description
CWE-863 The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in the femanager extension for TYPO3 (versions 7.0.0 to 7.2.1) is a Broken Access Control issue. It allows remote users to create frontend user accounts with access to configured frontend groups if the invitation component is enabled.

Detection Guidance

Check the installed version of the femanager extension using TYPO3's extension manager or via command line with composer show typo3/cms-femanager. If the version is between 7.0.0 and 7.2.1, the system is vulnerable. Verify if the invitation component is enabled in the extension settings.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to create unauthorized user accounts with access to sensitive frontend groups, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized actions within the TYPO3 system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal data, violating GDPR's data protection principles or HIPAA's access control requirements, potentially resulting in legal penalties or reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the femanager extension to version 7.2.2 or later immediately using the TYPO3 extension manager, Packagist, or the official TYPO3 extensions repository. Disable the invitation component if not required.

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