CVE-2026-112069: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in TYPO3 Extension "FAL Protect"
Description
The extension no longer applied its access protection to files in file storages that use a non-default relative base path. These files were served directly by the web server, without any authentication or permission check. The issue is only exploitable when the extension is used on a website running TYPO3 14.3.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.3medium
Affected software
TYPO3
Extension "FAL Protect"
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
The TYPO3 extension "FAL Protect" did not apply its access control mechanisms to files located in file storages configured with a non-default relative base path. Consequently, these files were served directly by the web server, bypassing authentication and permission verification. This missing authorization (CWE-862) vulnerability is exploitable only on TYPO3 14.3 installations using affected versions of the extension. The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to protected files, potentially exposing sensitive data.
Potential Impact
Unauthorized users can access files that should be protected by the extension's access control, leading to potential exposure of sensitive information. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and can be exploited remotely over the network. The impact is limited to TYPO3 14.3 sites using the affected extension versions with non-default relative base paths in file storages.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in TYPO3 extension "FAL Protect" versions 1.8.2 and later. Users should upgrade to version 1.8.2 or newer to remediate this vulnerability. Since this is not a cloud service, manual patching is required. No vendor advisory content was provided, so check the official TYPO3 extension repository or security advisories for the patch and further guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- TYPO3
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-18T12:40:50.236Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad739152cdf04f6561b796d
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 09:49:09 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 10:04:06 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 19:06:08 UTC
Views: 6
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