Cross-Site Scripting in extension "Store Locator" (locator)

It has been discovered that the extension "Store Locator" (locator) is susceptible to Cross-Site Scripting.

Release Date: November 14, 2016

Component Type: Third party extension. This extension is not a part of the TYPO3 default installation.

Affected Versions: version 3.3.6 and below

Vulnerability Type: Cross-Site Scripting

Severity: Medium

Suggested CVSS v2.0: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N/E:F/RL:O/RC:C (What's that?)

Problem Description: The extension fails to properly sanitize user input.

Solution: An updated version 3.3.7 is available from the TYPO3 Extension Manager and at https://typo3.org/extensions/repository/download/locator/3.3.7/t3x/. Users of the extension are advised to update the extension as soon as possible.

Credits: Credits go to Wolfgang Klinger who discovered and reported the vulnerability.

General advice: Follow the recommendations that are given in the TYPO3 Security Guide. Please subscribe to the typo3-announce mailing list to receive future Security Bulletins via E-mail.