CVE-2024-55891: Typo3/cms install TYPO3 Information Disclosure Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-38x7-cc6w-j27q
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CVSS 3.1
CWE-532
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-55891 is a LOW (CVSS 3.1) typo3 information disclosure vulnerability (CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File) affecting Typo3/cms install libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves typo3 information disclosure via exception handling/logger. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 13.4.3.

CVE-2024-55891 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-55891
GHSA Identifier GHSA-38x7-cc6w-j27q
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 3.1
CWE Classification CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
Affected Product Typo3/cms install
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 3.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2024-55891

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Typo3/cms install dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

typo3/cms-install fixed: 13.4.3 
Upgrade typo3/cms-install to 13.4.3
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for typo3/cms-install

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2024-55891, inspect your project dependencies for Typo3/cms install:

inspect dependencies for typo3/cms-install

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Typo3/cms install in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 13.4.3), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File, where the product writes sensitive information to a log file. In Typo3/cms install, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

### Problem 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. ### Solution Update to TYPO3 versions 13.4.3 LTS that fixes the problem described. ### Credits Thanks to TYPO3 core & security team member Oliver Hader who reported and fixed the issue. ### References * [TYPO3-CORE-SA-2025-001](https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2025-001)

CVE-2024-55891 Affected Typo3/cms install Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
13.4.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
typo3/cms-install
 Packagist
≥ 13.4.2
< 13.4.3
All 1 versions
13.4.2
13.4.3

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/TYPO3/typo3/security/advisories/GHSA-38x7-cc6w-j27q
NVD — CVE-2024-55891 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-55891
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/TYPO3-CMS/install/commit/baa8089b1baf5552fab213a5761081608b0afc51
Typo3/cms install Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/TYPO3-CMS/install
Typo3/cms install Security Information SECURITY
https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2025-001

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-55891?
CVE-2024-55891 is a security vulnerability in Typo3/cms install involving TYPO3 Information Disclosure via Exception Handling/Logger under CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File.
Which Typo3/cms install versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 13.4.3 across affected packages: typo3/cms-install.
What version fixes CVE-2024-55891?
Upgrading to 13.4.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is typo3/cms-install affected?
Yes, typo3/cms-install is affected in releases prior to 13.4.3. Upgrade your dependency to 13.4.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-55891?
CVE-2024-55891 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.1 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-55891?
CVE-2024-55891 is classified under CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File (The product writes sensitive information to a log file.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2024-55891?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for typo3/cms-install'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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