How severe is CVE-2024-55891?

CVE-2024-55891 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-55891 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-55891?

CVE-2024-55891 affects Typo3. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-55891?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-55891 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-55891 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-0055.

When was CVE-2024-55891 published?

CVE-2024-55891 was published on 2025-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-55891

CVE-2024-55891 is a low-severity vulnerability in Typo3 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-532.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-0055
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Typo3
Published: 2025-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

TYPO3 is a free and open source Content Management Framework. 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. Users are advised to update to TYPO3 versions 13.4.3 ELTS which fixes the problem described. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-55891?: TYPO3 is a free and open source Content Management Framework. 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. Users are advised to update to TYPO3 versions 13.4.3 ELTS which fixes the problem described. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2024-55891?: CVE-2024-55891 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-55891 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-55891?: CVE-2024-55891 affects Typo3. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-55891?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-55891 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-55891 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-0055.
When was CVE-2024-55891 published?: CVE-2024-55891 was published on 2025-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:typo3:typo3:13.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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