CVE-2023-50461
TYPO3 Direct Mail Configuration Injection and Arbitrary Code Execution
Description
An issue was discovered in the direct_mail (aka Direct Mail) extension through 9.5.1 for TYPO3. The Configuration backend module of the extension allows an authenticated user to write to an arbitrary TSConfig page for folders configured as Direct Mail. Exploiting this may lead to Configuration Injection (TYPO3 10.4 and above) and to Arbitrary Code Execution (TYPO3 9.5 and below). A valid backend user account, with access to the Direct Mail Configuration backend module, is needed to exploit this.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 14, 2026, 7:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 14, 2026, 7:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2023-50461
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 8254265b-2729-46b6-b9e3-3dfca2d5bfca | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Direct Mail extension to version 9.5.2 or later.
- Restrict access to the Direct Mail Configuration module.
- Review and sanitize all TSConfig inputs.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2023-50461.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-ext-sa-2023-011 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-50461 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-50461
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An issue was discovered in the direct_mail (aka Direct Mail) extension through 9.5.1 for TYPO3. The Configuration backend module of the extension allows an authenticated user to write to an arbitrary TSConfig page for folders configured as Direct Mail. Exploiting this may lead to Configuration Injection (TYPO3 10.4 and above) and to Arbitrary Code Execution (TYPO3 9.5 and below). A valid backend user account, with access to the Direct Mail Configuration backend module, is needed to exploit this. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-863 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2023/50xxx/CVE-2023-50461.json">CVE-2023-50461</a> Added Reference https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-ext-sa-2023-011