CVE-2025-47940: typo3 — Fix

Description

TYPO3 is an open source, PHP based web content management system. Starting in version 10.0.0 and prior to versions 10.4.50 ELTS, 11.5.44 ELTS, 12.4.31 LTS, and 13.4.12 LTS, administrator-level backend users without system maintainer privileges can escalate their privileges and gain system maintainer access. Exploiting this vulnerability requires a valid administrator account. Users should update to TYPO3 version 10.4.50 ELTS, 11.5.44 ELTS, 12.4.31 LTS, or 13.4.12 LTS to fix the problem.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.2

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-283 CWE-283

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
typo3	typo3	10.4.0 — 10.4.50
typo3	typo3	11.0.0 — 11.5.44
typo3	typo3	12.0.0 — 12.4.31
typo3	typo3	13.0.0 — 13.4.12

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/TYPO3/typo3/security/advisories/GHSA-6frx-j292-c844 https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2025-016

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-47940? +

TYPO3 is an open source, PHP based web content management system. Starting in version 10.0.0 and prior to versions 10.4.50 ELTS, 11.5.44 ELTS, 12.4.31 LTS, and 13.4.12 LTS, administrator-level backend users without system maintainer privileges can escalate their privileges and gain system maintainer access. Exploiting this vulnerability requires a valid administrator account. Users should update to TYPO3 version 10.4.50 ELTS, 11.5.44 ELTS, 12.4.31 LTS, or 13.4.12 LTS to fix the problem. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-47940? +

CVE-2025-47940 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-47940? +

CVE-2025-47940 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-2025-47940? +

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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