HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2020-15241
MEDIUM

CVE-2020-15241

CWE-601Published: October 8, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

TYPO3 Fluid Engine (package `typo3fluid/fluid`) before versions 2.0.5, 2.1.4, 2.2.1, 2.3.5, 2.4.1, 2.5.5 or 2.6.1 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting when making use of the ternary conditional operator in templates like `{showFullName ? fullName : defaultValue}`. Updated versions of this package are bundled in following TYPO3 (`typo3/cms-core`) versions as well: TYPO3 v8.7.25 (using `typo3fluid/fluid` v2.5.4) and TYPO3 v9.5.6 (using `typo3fluid/fluid` v2.6.1).

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-15241 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

typo32 product(s)
fluid enginetypo3
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/TYPO3/Fluid/commit/9ef6a8ffff2e812025fc0701b4ce72eea6911a3d
PATCHhttps://github.com/TYPO3/Fluid/commit/9ef6a8ffff2e812025fc0701b4ce72eea6911a3d
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/TYPO3/Fluid/security/advisories/GHSA-7733-hjv6-4h47
ADVISORYhttps://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2019-013
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/TYPO3/Fluid/security/advisories/GHSA-7733-hjv6-4h47
ADVISORYhttps://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2019-013

All References (6)

→
https://github.com/TYPO3/Fluid/commit/9ef6a8ffff2e812025fc0701b4ce72eea6911a3dPatch · Third Party Advisory
→
https://github.com/TYPO3/Fluid/security/advisories/GHSA-7733-hjv6-4h47Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2019-013Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/TYPO3/Fluid/commit/9ef6a8ffff2e812025fc0701b4ce72eea6911a3dPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/TYPO3/Fluid/security/advisories/GHSA-7733-hjv6-4h47Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2019-013Exploit · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2020-15241
CVSS Score6.1 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-601
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 8, 2020

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2020-15241 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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