CVE-2025-59017: Typo3/cms workspaces TYPO3 Backend Modules Have Broken Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2fhw-2j7m-mr4m
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CWE-862
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-59017 is a MODERATE typo3 backend modules have broken vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting Typo3/cms workspaces libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves typo3 backend modules have broken access control. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 12.4.37, 13.4.18.

CVE-2025-59017 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-59017
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2fhw-2j7m-mr4m
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Affected Product Typo3/cms workspaces
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2025-59017

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Typo3/cms workspaces 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-workspaces fixed: 12.4.37 
Upgrade typo3/cms-workspaces to 12.4.37
typo3/cms-workspaces fixed: 12.4.37 
Upgrade typo3/cms-workspaces to 12.4.37
typo3/cms-workspaces fixed: 12.4.37 
Upgrade typo3/cms-workspaces to 12.4.37
typo3/cms-workspaces fixed: 12.4.37 
Upgrade typo3/cms-workspaces to 12.4.37
typo3/cms-workspaces fixed: 13.4.18 
Upgrade typo3/cms-workspaces to 13.4.18
typo3/cms-recycler fixed: 12.4.37 
Upgrade typo3/cms-recycler to 12.4.37
typo3/cms-recycler fixed: 12.4.37 
Upgrade typo3/cms-recycler to 12.4.37
typo3/cms-recycler fixed: 12.4.37 
Upgrade typo3/cms-recycler to 12.4.37
typo3/cms-recycler fixed: 12.4.37 
Upgrade typo3/cms-recycler to 12.4.37
typo3/cms-recycler fixed: 13.4.18 
Upgrade typo3/cms-recycler to 13.4.18
typo3/cms-dashboard fixed: 12.4.37 
Upgrade typo3/cms-dashboard to 12.4.37
typo3/cms-dashboard fixed: 12.4.37 
Upgrade typo3/cms-dashboard to 12.4.37
typo3/cms-dashboard fixed: 12.4.37 
Upgrade typo3/cms-dashboard to 12.4.37
typo3/cms-dashboard fixed: 13.4.18 
Upgrade typo3/cms-dashboard to 13.4.18
typo3/cms-beuser fixed: 13.4.18 
Upgrade typo3/cms-beuser to 13.4.18
typo3/cms-beuser fixed: 12.4.37 
Upgrade typo3/cms-beuser to 12.4.37
typo3/cms-beuser fixed: 12.4.37 
Upgrade typo3/cms-beuser to 12.4.37
typo3/cms-beuser fixed: 12.4.37 
Upgrade typo3/cms-beuser to 12.4.37
typo3/cms-beuser fixed: 12.4.37 
Upgrade typo3/cms-beuser to 12.4.37
typo3/cms-backend fixed: 12.4.37 
Upgrade typo3/cms-backend to 12.4.37
typo3/cms-backend fixed: 12.4.37 
Upgrade typo3/cms-backend to 12.4.37
typo3/cms-backend fixed: 12.4.37 
Upgrade typo3/cms-backend to 12.4.37
typo3/cms-backend fixed: 12.4.37 
Upgrade typo3/cms-backend to 12.4.37
typo3/cms-backend fixed: 13.4.18 
Upgrade typo3/cms-backend 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-workspaces

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2025-59017, inspect your project dependencies for Typo3/cms workspaces:

inspect dependencies for typo3/cms-workspaces

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Typo3/cms workspaces 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-862: Missing Authorization, where the product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. In Typo3/cms workspaces, 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

Missing authorization checks in the Backend Routing of TYPO3 CMS versions 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 allow backend users to directly invoke AJAX backend routes without having access to the corresponding backend modules.

CVE-2025-59017 Affected Typo3/cms workspaces Versions

24 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
12.4.3713.4.18
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
typo3/cms-workspaces
 Packagist
≥ 9.0.0
< 12.4.37
12.4.37
typo3/cms-workspaces
 Packagist
≥ 10.0.0
< 12.4.37
12.4.37
typo3/cms-workspaces
 Packagist
≥ 11.0.0
< 12.4.37
12.4.37
typo3/cms-workspaces
 Packagist
≥ 12.0.0
< 12.4.37
12.4.37
typo3/cms-workspaces
 Packagist
≥ 13.0.0
< 13.4.18
13.4.18
typo3/cms-recycler
 Packagist
≥ 9.0.0
< 12.4.37
12.4.37
typo3/cms-recycler
 Packagist
≥ 10.0.0
< 12.4.37
12.4.37
typo3/cms-recycler
 Packagist
≥ 11.0.0
< 12.4.37
12.4.37
typo3/cms-recycler
 Packagist
≥ 12.0.0
< 12.4.37
12.4.37
typo3/cms-recycler
 Packagist
≥ 13.0.0
< 13.4.18
13.4.18
typo3/cms-dashboard
 Packagist
≥ 10.0.0
< 12.4.37
12.4.37
typo3/cms-dashboard
 Packagist
≥ 11.0.0
< 12.4.37
12.4.37
typo3/cms-dashboard
 Packagist
≥ 12.0.0
< 12.4.37
12.4.37
typo3/cms-dashboard
 Packagist
≥ 13.0.0
< 13.4.18
13.4.18
typo3/cms-beuser
 Packagist
≥ 13.0.0
< 13.4.18
13.4.18
typo3/cms-beuser
 Packagist
≥ 12.0.0
< 12.4.37
12.4.37
typo3/cms-beuser
 Packagist
≥ 11.0.0
< 12.4.37
12.4.37
typo3/cms-beuser
 Packagist
≥ 10.0.0
< 12.4.37
12.4.37
typo3/cms-beuser
 Packagist
≥ 9.0.0
< 12.4.37
12.4.37
typo3/cms-backend
 Packagist
≥ 9.0.0
< 12.4.37
12.4.37
typo3/cms-backend
 Packagist
≥ 10.0.0
< 12.4.37
12.4.37
typo3/cms-backend
 Packagist
≥ 12.0.0
< 12.4.37
12.4.37
typo3/cms-backend
 Packagist
≥ 11.0.0
< 12.4.37
12.4.37
typo3/cms-backend
 Packagist
≥ 13.0.0
< 13.4.18
13.4.18

References

NVD — CVE-2025-59017 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-59017
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/TYPO3-CMS/backend/commit/0aedf33d910bceafc2ed0e715743cc0d30124501
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/TYPO3-CMS/beuser/commit/eb9b0c14a514a7aada8a2aa30e57696e286044c7
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/TYPO3-CMS/dashboard/commit/582006c6bdf251160001eee6624901baccdcfcd2
Typo3/cms workspaces Security Information SECURITY
https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2025-021
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/TYPO3-CMS/recycler/commit/43475578eb1d9fa3b765537c96bcdf48582ee53b
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/TYPO3-CMS/workspaces/commit/32222508043940f9073c338d4205c730a2e02070

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-59017?
CVE-2025-59017 is a security vulnerability in Typo3/cms workspaces involving TYPO3 backend modules have Broken Access Control under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.
Which Typo3/cms workspaces versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 12.4.37, 13.4.18 across affected packages: typo3/cms-workspaces, typo3/cms-recycler, typo3/cms-dashboard, typo3/cms-beuser, typo3/cms-backend.
What version fixes CVE-2025-59017?
Upgrading to 12.4.37, 13.4.18 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is typo3/cms-workspaces affected?
Yes, typo3/cms-workspaces is affected in releases prior to 12.4.37, 13.4.18. Upgrade your dependency to 12.4.37, 13.4.18 or later.
Is typo3/cms-recycler affected?
Yes, typo3/cms-recycler 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-2025-59017?
CVE-2025-59017 is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization (The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2025-59017?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for typo3/cms-workspaces'. 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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    "nvd_published_at" : "2025-09-09T09:15:40Z"
  }
}