CVE-2021-43563: 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-2021-43563?

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

Q: Is CVE-2021-43563 being exploited?

CVE-2021-43563 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-2021-43563 affect?

CVE-2021-43563 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 Access Control in the bundled media browser is broken, which allows an unauthenticated attacker to perform requests to the pixx.io

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2021-43563 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 Access Control in the bundled media browser is broken, which allows an unauthenticated attacker to perform requests to the pixx.io API for the configured API user. This allows an attacker to download various media files from the DAM system.

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	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
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 16:15 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-2021-43563?

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

Is CVE-2021-43563 being exploited?

CVE-2021-43563 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-2021-43563 affect?

CVE-2021-43563 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 Access Control in the bundled media browser is broken, which allows an unauthenticated attacker to perform requests to the pixx.io

How urgent is CVE-2021-43563?

Priority 46/100. High severity

Software pages

TYPO3 vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2021-43562 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in the pixxio (aka pixx.io integration or DAM) extension before 1.0.6 for TYPO3

References

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