CVE-2021-43562: An issue was discovered in the pixxio (aka pixx.io integration or DAM) extension before 1.0.6 for TYPO3

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-43562?

pixx.io: upgrade to 1.0.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-43562 being exploited?

CVE-2021-43562 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-43562 affect?

CVE-2021-43562 affects pixx.io. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An issue was discovered in the pixxio (aka pixx.io integration or DAM) extension before 1.0.6 for TYPO3. The extension fails to restrict the image download to the configured pixx.io DAM URL, resulting in SSRF. As a result, an attacker can d

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2021-43562 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting pixx.io. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in the pixxio (aka pixx.io integration or DAM) extension before 1.0.6 for TYPO3. The extension fails to restrict the image download to the configured pixx.io DAM URL, resulting in SSRF. As a result, an attacker can download various content from a remote location and save it to a user-controlled filename, which may result in Remote Code Execution. A TYPO3 backend user account is required to exploit this.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-918
Published	2021-11-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pixxio

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-11-10 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pixxio pixx.io UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.0.6

Fixed in: 1.0.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pixx.io || rpm -q pixx.io || pixx.io --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.0.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pixx.io

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pixx.io

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-43562?

pixx.io: upgrade to 1.0.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-43562 being exploited?

CVE-2021-43562 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-43562 affect?

CVE-2021-43562 affects pixx.io. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An issue was discovered in the pixxio (aka pixx.io integration or DAM) extension before 1.0.6 for TYPO3. The extension fails to restrict the image download to the configured pixx.io DAM URL, resulting in SSRF. As a result, an attacker can d

How urgent is CVE-2021-43562?

Priority 49/100. High severity

Software pages

TYPO3 vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2021-43563 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in the pixxio (aka pixx.io integration or DAM) extension before 1.0.6 for TYPO3

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