CVE-2025-7899: TYPO3 Extension "powermail" · Insecure Direct Object Reference
Affects TYPO3 Extension "powermail"Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.0 Medium.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 25% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 22 Jul 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| TYPO3 Extension "powermail" | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
European organizations should immediately audit their TYPO3 installations to identify if the powermail extension versions 12.0.0 through 12.5.2 or 13.0.0 are in use. Until an official patch is released, organizations should consider the following mitigations: 1) Restrict access to the powermail extension endpoints via web application firewalls (WAF) or network-level controls to trusted IP addresses only. 2) Implement strict file access controls on the webserver to prevent unauthorized file reads, including disabling directory listing and ensuring sensitive files are outside the webroot. 3) Monitor webserver logs for unusual file download requests or patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. 4) Employ runtime application self-protection (RASP) tools that can detect and block IDOR exploitation attempts. 5) Engage with TYPO3 community and vendors for timely patch releases and apply updates as soon as they become available. 6) Conduct internal penetration testing focusing on powermail endpoints to identify and remediate any additional access control weaknesses. These targeted measures go beyond generic advice by focusing on access restrictions, monitoring, and proactive detection specific to the nature of this vulnerability.
Description
The powermail extension for TYPO3 allows Insecure Direct Object Reference resulting in download of arbitrary files from the webserver. This issue affects powermail version 12.0.0 up to 12.5.2 and version 13.0.0