CVE-2025-12998: Broken Authentication in extension “Modules” (modules)

Published Nov 12, 2025
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Updated

Improper Authentication vulnerability in TYPO3 Extension "Modules" codingms/modules. This issue affects Extension "Modules": before 4.3.11, from 5.0.0 before 5.7.4, from 6.0.0 before 6.4.2, from 7.0.0 before 7.5.5.

Other sources

Improper Authentication vulnerability in TYPO3 Extension "Modules" codingms/modules.This issue affects Extension "Modules": before 4.3.11, from 5.0.0 before 5.7.4, from 6.0.0 before 6.4.2, from 7.0.0 before 7.5.5.

NVD

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Typo3 Modules<4.3.11, >=undefined, >=undefined, >=undefined
composer/codingms/modules>=6.0.0<6.4.2
6.4.2
composer/codingms/modules>=7.0.0<7.5.5
7.5.5
composer/codingms/modules>=5.0.0<5.7.4
5.7.4
composer/codingms/modules<4.3.11
4.3.11

Event History

Nov 12, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:16 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:16 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via GitHub·12:30 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·12:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-12998?

CVE-2025-12998 has been classified as a critical improper authentication vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-12998?

To fix CVE-2025-12998, upgrade the TYPO3 Modules extension to version 4.3.11 or higher for older versions or to version 5.7.4 or later for versions between 5.0.0 and 5.7.3.

3

Which TYPO3 Modules versions are affected by CVE-2025-12998?

CVE-2025-12998 affects TYPO3 Modules versions prior to 4.3.11, 5.0.0 through 5.7.3, 6.0.0 through 6.4.1, and 7.0.0 through 7.5.4.

4

Can CVE-2025-12998 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-12998 can be exploited remotely due to improper authentication mechanisms.

5

Is there a mitigation for CVE-2025-12998 without upgrading?

There are no effective mitigations for CVE-2025-12998 other than upgrading to the recommended safe versions.

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