Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Typo3 | Typo3 | >= 10.4.0, < 10.4.50 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/TYPO3/typo3/security/advisories/GHSA-6frx-j292-c844Vendor Advisory
- https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2025-016Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-47940?
CVE-2025-47940 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). 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...
How severe is CVE-2025-47940?
CVE-2025-47940 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-47940?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Typo3 Typo3.