CVE-2025-7899: In2code/powermail Powermail Extension For TYPO3 Allows Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-x769-3cwv-f8hc
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CWE-639
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-7899 is a MODERATE powermail extension for typo3 allows vulnerability (CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key) affecting In2code/powermail libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves powermail extension for typo3 allows insecure direct object reference. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 12.5.3, 13.0.1.

CVE-2025-7899 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-7899
GHSA Identifier GHSA-x769-3cwv-f8hc
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key
Affected Product In2code/powermail
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2025-7899

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected In2code/powermail dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

in2code/powermail fixed: 12.5.3 
Upgrade in2code/powermail to 12.5.3
in2code/powermail fixed: 13.0.1 
Upgrade in2code/powermail to 13.0.1
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 in2code/powermail

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2025-7899, inspect your project dependencies for In2code/powermail:

inspect dependencies for in2code/powermail

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of In2code/powermail in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 12.5.3), 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-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key, where the system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data. In In2code/powermail, 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

The powermail extension for TYPO3 allows Insecure Direct Object Reference resulting in download of arbitrary files from the webserver. This issue affects powermail version 12.0.0 up to 12.5.2 and version 13.0.0.

CVE-2025-7899 Affected In2code/powermail Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
12.5.313.0.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
in2code/powermail
 Packagist
≥ 12.0.0
< 12.5.3
12.5.3
in2code/powermail
 Packagist
≥ 13.0.0
< 13.0.1
All 1 versions
13.0.0
13.0.1

References

NVD — CVE-2025-7899 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-7899
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/in2code-de/powermail/commit/b39e129c5e2a797f0ccf271fea220c7933ca77bc
In2code/powermail Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/in2code-de/powermail
In2code/powermail Security Information SECURITY
https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-ext-sa-2025-009

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-7899?
CVE-2025-7899 is a security vulnerability in In2code/powermail involving Powermail extension for TYPO3 allows Insecure Direct Object Reference under CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key.
Which In2code/powermail versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 12.5.3, 13.0.1 across affected packages: in2code/powermail.
What version fixes CVE-2025-7899?
Upgrading to 12.5.3, 13.0.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is in2code/powermail affected?
Yes, in2code/powermail is affected in releases prior to 12.5.3, 13.0.1. Upgrade your dependency to 12.5.3, 13.0.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-7899?
CVE-2025-7899 is classified under CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key (The system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2025-7899?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for in2code/powermail'. 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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