Auth bypass in TYPO3

CVE-2025-59022

Backend users who had access to the recycler module could delete arbitrary data from any database table defined in the TCA - regardless of whether they had permission to that particular table. This allowed attackers to purge and destroy critical site data, effectively rendering the website unavailable. This issue affects TYPO3 CMS versions 10.0.0-10.4.54, 11.0.0-11.5.48, 12.0.0-12.4.40, 13.0.0-13.4.22 and 14.0.0-14.0.1.

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

EPSS: 0.004 (32.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-59022?
CVE-2025-59022 is a high-severity vulnerability in TYPO3, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2026-01-13.
How severe is CVE-2025-59022?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.