CVE-2025-59013: Typo3/cms core TYPO3 CMS Has An Open‑redirect Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-72jf-5fg5-3cw3
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CWE-601
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-59013 is a MODERATE typo3 cms has an open‑redirect vulnerability (CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')) affecting Typo3/cms core libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves typo3 cms has an open‑redirect vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 12.4.37, 13.4.18.

CVE-2025-59013 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-59013
GHSA Identifier GHSA-72jf-5fg5-3cw3
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')
Affected Product Typo3/cms core
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2025-59013

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Typo3/cms core 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-core fixed: 12.4.37 
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 12.4.37
typo3/cms-core fixed: 12.4.37 
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 12.4.37
typo3/cms-core fixed: 12.4.37 
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 12.4.37
typo3/cms-core fixed: 12.4.37 
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 12.4.37
typo3/cms-core fixed: 13.4.18 
Upgrade typo3/cms-core to 13.4.18
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-core

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2025-59013, inspect your project dependencies for Typo3/cms core:

inspect dependencies for typo3/cms-core

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Typo3/cms core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 12.4.37), 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-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect'), where the web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect. In Typo3/cms core, 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

An open‑redirect vulnerability in GeneralUtility::sanitizeLocalUrl of TYPO3 CMS 9.0.0–9.5.54, 10.0.0–10.4.53, 11.0.0–11.5.47, 12.0.0–12.4.36, and 13.0.0–13.4.17 allows an attacker to redirect users to arbitrary external sites, enabling phishing attacks by supplying a manipulated, sanitized URL.

CVE-2025-59013 Affected Typo3/cms core Versions

5 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
12.4.3713.4.18
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
typo3/cms-core
 Packagist
≥ 9.0.0
< 12.4.37
12.4.37
typo3/cms-core
 Packagist
≥ 10.0.0
< 12.4.37
12.4.37
typo3/cms-core
 Packagist
≥ 11.0.0
< 12.4.37
12.4.37
typo3/cms-core
 Packagist
≥ 12.0.0
< 12.4.37
12.4.37
typo3/cms-core
 Packagist
≥ 13.0.0
< 13.4.18
13.4.18

References

NVD — CVE-2025-59013 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-59013
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/TYPO3-CMS/core/commit/862b9da870815132c31119cd85bc454a5010793c
Typo3/cms core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/TYPO3-CMS/core
Typo3/cms core Security Information SECURITY
https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2025-017

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-59013?
CVE-2025-59013 is a security vulnerability in Typo3/cms core involving TYPO3 CMS has an open‑redirect vulnerability under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect').
Which Typo3/cms core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 12.4.37, 13.4.18 across affected packages: typo3/cms-core.
What version fixes CVE-2025-59013?
Upgrading to 12.4.37, 13.4.18 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is typo3/cms-core affected?
Yes, typo3/cms-core is affected in releases prior to 12.4.37, 13.4.18. Upgrade your dependency to 12.4.37, 13.4.18 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-59013?
CVE-2025-59013 is classified under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') (The web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2025-59013?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for typo3/cms-core'. 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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