UNKNOWN CVSS 7.5
Published: 2008-07-07

CVE-2008-3041

typo3 dam_frontend_extension Security Advisory (CVE-2008-3041)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2008-3041 impacting typo3 dam_frontend_extension. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Unspecified vulnerability in the DAM Frontend (dam_frontend) extension 0.1.0 and earlier for TYPO3 has unknown impact and attack vectors related to "broken access control."

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product typo3 / dam_frontend_extension
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-264

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2008-3041 impacting typo3 dam_frontend_extension.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2008-3041.yaml
id: cve-2008-3041

info:
  name: typo3 dam_frontend_extension - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2008-3041 affecting typo3 dam_frontend_extension.
    Evaluation: Unspecified vulnerability in the DAM Frontend (dam_frontend) extension 0.1.0 and earlier for TYPO3 has unknown impact and attack vectors related to &q...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2008-3041
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 7.5
    cve-id: CVE-2008-3041
    cwe-id: CWE-264
  tags: cve,cve-2008-3041,typo3,dam_frontend_extension,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "dam_frontend_extension"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2008-3041.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2008-3041
# Target: typo3 dam_frontend_extension | CVSS: 7.5 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2008-3041 (typo3 dam_frontend_extension)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against typo3 dam_frontend_extension scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2008-3041.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2008-3041
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install dam_frontend_extension 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade dam_frontend_extension 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update dam_frontend_extension

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i dam_frontend_extension 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i dam_frontend_extension

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2008-3041 in typo3 dam_frontend_extension?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update typo3 dam_frontend_extension packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2008-3041?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2008-3041?

CVE-2008-3041 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.5
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2008-3041
Weakness CWE-264
Vendor typo3
Product dam_frontend_extension
Published 2008-07-07
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P