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CVE-2023-45023 TYPO3 CVE debrief
The femanager extension 7 before 7.2.2 for TYPO3 has Incorrect Access Control: it lacks a check for permissions for the invitation component. This CVE record was published on 2026-09-14T06:16:54.207Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Deferred. TYPO3 administrators and users with the femanager extension installed, especially those using the invitation component, should verify their installation and take necessary actions to prevent potential unauthorized access. The vulnerability allows potential unauthorized access to the invitation component, and defenders should verify the extension version and TYPO3 installation configurations to prevent potential
- Vendor
- TYPO3
- Product
- femanager
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 4.2
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-09-14
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-09-22
- Advisory published
- 2026-09-14
- Advisory updated
- 2026-09-22
Who should care
TYPO3 administrators and users with the femanager extension installed, especially those using the invitation component, should verify their installation and take necessary actions to prevent potential unauthorized access.
Why it matters
CVE-2023-45023 is a medium-severity vulnerability in the femanager extension for TYPO3, allowing potential unauthorized access to the invitation component. Defenders should verify the extension version and TYPO3 installation configurations to prevent potential security risks.
- Potential unauthorized access to invitation component
- Need to verify femanager extension version and TYPO3 installation configurations
- Possible impact on user management and authentication
Technical summary
The femanager extension 7 before 7.2.2 for TYPO3 lacks a check for permissions for the invitation component, potentially allowing unauthorized access. This vulnerability affects TYPO3 installations with the femanager extension installed, particularly those using the invitation component. Defenders should prioritize verifying the presence of femanager extension version 7.2.2 or later in TYPO3 installations, especially those with the invitation component in use, and review TYPO3 installation configurations to ensure proper permissions are set for the invitation
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying the presence of femanager extension version 7.2.2 or later in TYPO3 installations, especially those with the invitation component in use.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify the femanager extension version in use and update to 7.2.2 or later if necessary
- Review TYPO3 installation configurations to ensure proper permissions are set for the invitation component
- Monitor for potential unauthorized access attempts to the invitation component
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD detail page provide information on the vulnerability, but the femanager extension's version and TYPO3 installation details are not provided. Further verification is required to determine the affected scope.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2023-45023 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-45023
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2023-45023 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-45023
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-ext-sa-2023-008
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.