Vulnerability Description
TYPO3 is an open source PHP based web content management system released under the GNU GPL. The plaintext value of `$GLOBALS['SYS']['encryptionKey']` was displayed in the editing forms of the TYPO3 Install Tool user interface. This allowed attackers to utilize the value to generate cryptographic hashes used for verifying the authenticity of HTTP request parameters. Exploiting this vulnerability requires an administrator-level backend user account with system maintainer permissions. Users are advised to update to TYPO3 versions 8.7.57 ELTS, 9.5.46 ELTS, 10.4.43 ELTS, 11.5.35 LTS, 12.4.11 LTS, 13.0.1 that fix the problem described. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Typo3 | Typo3 | >= 8.0.0, < 8.7.57 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/TYPO3/typo3/security/advisories/GHSA-h47m-3f78-qp9gThird Party Advisory
- https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2024-004Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/TYPO3/typo3/security/advisories/GHSA-h47m-3f78-qp9gThird Party Advisory
- https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2024-004Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-25119?
CVE-2024-25119 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). TYPO3 is an open source PHP based web content management system released under the GNU GPL. The plaintext value of `$GLOBALS['SYS']['encryptionKey']` was displayed in the editing forms of the TYPO3 In...
How severe is CVE-2024-25119?
CVE-2024-25119 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-25119?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Typo3 Typo3.