CVE-2025-12998: Codingms/modules TYPO3 Modules Extension Has Improper Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-49qv-h8pm-73pf
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CWE-287
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-12998 is a HIGH typo3 modules extension has improper vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Codingms/modules libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves typo3 modules extension has improper authentication vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 7.5.5, 6.4.2, 4.3.11, 5.7.4.

CVE-2025-12998 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-12998
GHSA Identifier GHSA-49qv-h8pm-73pf
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Codingms/modules
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2025-12998

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

codingms/modules fixed: 7.5.5 
Upgrade codingms/modules to 7.5.5
codingms/modules fixed: 6.4.2 
Upgrade codingms/modules to 6.4.2
codingms/modules fixed: 4.3.11 
Upgrade codingms/modules to 4.3.11
codingms/modules fixed: 5.7.4 
Upgrade codingms/modules to 5.7.4
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 codingms/modules

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2025-12998, inspect your project dependencies for Codingms/modules:

inspect dependencies for codingms/modules

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Codingms/modules in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 7.5.5), 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-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. In Codingms/modules, 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

Improper Authentication vulnerability in TYPO3 Extension "Modules" codingms/modules. This issue affects Extension "Modules": before 4.3.11, from 5.0.0 before 5.7.4, from 6.0.0 before 6.4.2, from 7.0.0 before 7.5.5.

CVE-2025-12998 Affected Codingms/modules Versions

4 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
7.5.56.4.24.3.115.7.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
codingms/modules
 Packagist
≥ 7.0.0
< 7.5.5
7.5.5
codingms/modules
 Packagist
≥ 6.0.0
< 6.4.2
6.4.2
codingms/modules
 Packagist
< 4.3.11
4.3.11
codingms/modules
 Packagist
≥ 5.0.0
< 5.7.4
5.7.4

References

NVD — CVE-2025-12998 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-12998
gitlab.com/codingms/typo3-publ... PACKAGE
https://gitlab.com/codingms/typo3-public/modules
gitlab.com/codingms/typo3-publ... WEB
https://gitlab.com/codingms/typo3-public/modules/-/commit/7fe0f9fbf2ea81343e4e8ede5a34c450c58d8ce1
Codingms/modules Security Information SECURITY
https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-ext-sa-2025-015

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-12998?
CVE-2025-12998 is a security vulnerability in Codingms/modules involving TYPO3 Modules Extension has Improper Authentication vulnerability under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Codingms/modules versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 7.5.5, 6.4.2, 4.3.11, 5.7.4 across affected packages: codingms/modules.
What version fixes CVE-2025-12998?
Upgrading to 7.5.5, 6.4.2, 4.3.11, 5.7.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is codingms/modules affected?
Yes, codingms/modules is affected in releases prior to 7.5.5, 6.4.2, 4.3.11, 5.7.4. Upgrade your dependency to 7.5.5, 6.4.2, 4.3.11, 5.7.4 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-12998?
CVE-2025-12998 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2025-12998?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for codingms/modules'. 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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