CVE-2025-59015: typo3 — Fix

Description

A deterministic three‑character prefix in the Password Generation component of TYPO3 CMS versions 12.0.0–12.4.36 and 13.0.0–13.4.17 reduces entropy, allowing attackers to carry out brute‑force attacks more quickly.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-331 CWE-331

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
typo3	typo3	12.0.0 — 12.4.37
typo3	typo3	13.0.0 — 13.4.18

References

Advisories & Patches

https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2025-019

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-59015? +

A deterministic three‑character prefix in the Password Generation component of TYPO3 CMS versions 12.0.0–12.4.36 and 13.0.0–13.4.17 reduces entropy, allowing attackers to carry out brute‑force attacks more quickly. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-59015? +

CVE-2025-59015 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-59015? +

CVE-2025-59015 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-2025-59015? +

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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