- Component Type: TYPO3 CMS
- Subcomponent: Install Tool (ext:install)
- Release Date: January 14, 2025
- Vulnerability Type: Information Disclosure
- Affected Versions: 13.4.2
- Severity: Low
- Suggested CVSS: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
- References: CVE-2024-55891, CWE-532
Problem Description
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.
Solution
Update to TYPO3 versions 13.4.3 LTS that fixes the problem described.
Credits
Thanks to TYPO3 core & security team member Oliver Hader who reported and fixed the issue.
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