CVE-2024-55891: typo3 — Fix

Description

TYPO3 is a free and open source Content Management Framework. It has been discovered that the install tool password has been logged as plaintext in case the password hashing mechanism used for the password was incorrect. Users are advised to update to TYPO3 versions 13.4.3 ELTS which fixes the problem described. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

3.1

LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-532 CWE-532

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
typo3	typo3	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/TYPO3/typo3/security/advisories/GHSA-38x7-cc6w-j27q https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2025-001

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-55891? +

TYPO3 is a free and open source Content Management Framework. It has been discovered that the install tool password has been logged as plaintext in case the password hashing mechanism used for the password was incorrect. Users are advised to update to TYPO3 versions 13.4.3 ELTS which fixes the problem described. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2024-55891? +

CVE-2024-55891 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.1 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-55891? +

CVE-2024-55891 affects products from typo3, specifically: typo3. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-55891? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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