CVE-2023-50462
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Content Consent Extension IDOR Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-09-14

Last updated on: 2026-09-14

Assigner: MITRE

Description
An issue was discovered in the content_consent (aka Content Consent) extension through 2.0.1 for TYPO3. It fails to verify whether a specified content element identifier is permitted by the plugin. This enables an unauthenticated user to display various content elements, leading to an insecure direct object reference (IDOR) issue with the potential to expose internal content elements.

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Published
2026-09-14
Last Modified
2026-09-14
Generated
2026-09-14
AI Q&A
2026-09-14
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2023-50462
EUVD
EUVD-2023-60688

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Vendor Product Version / Range
typo3 content_consent to 2.0.1|end_including=2.0.1|end_excluding=1.0.3 (exc)

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Exploitability

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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 is an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) issue in the TYPO3 Content Consent extension versions 1.0.2 and below, as well as 2.0.0 to 2.0.1. It allows unauthenticated users to access and display internal content elements by manipulating content element identifiers, potentially exposing sensitive information.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check the installed version of the Content Consent extension in your TYPO3 system. Use the TYPO3 extension manager or run commands like 'composer show typo3/cms-content-consent' to verify the version. Vulnerable versions are 1.0.2 and below, as well as 2.0.0 to 2.0.1.

Impact Analysis

Unauthenticated users could access internal content elements that should be restricted, leading to exposure of sensitive information. This could include private or confidential data depending on the content stored in the affected TYPO3 system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations. Exposure of such data could result in legal penalties, data breach notifications, and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Content Consent extension to version 1.0.3 or 2.0.2 using the TYPO3 extension manager, Packagist, or the official TYPO3 extensions repository. After updating, verify the installation and monitor for any unauthorized access attempts or exposed content elements.

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