CVE-2023-50461
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
0.3 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-28
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
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.
Technical details
- Published
- 2026-09-14
- Last Modified
- 2026-09-14
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2023-50461?
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.
Is CVE-2023-50461 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2023-50461 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.3% on 2026-09-28, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-50461?
CVE-2023-50461 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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