HIGH
CVE-2021-36792
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: August 13, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.2
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The dated_news (aka Dated News) extension through 5.1.1 for TYPO3 has incorrect Access Control for confirming various applications.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-36792 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
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 InteractionNone
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
dated_news_project1 product(s)
dated news
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://typo3.org/help/security-advisories/securityVendor Advisory
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https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-ext-sa-2021-013Vendor Advisory
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https://typo3.org/help/security-advisories/securityVendor Advisory
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https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-ext-sa-2021-013Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2021-36792
CVSS Score7.2 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 13, 2021
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-36792 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. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.