CVE-2022-47406: An issue was discovered in the fe_change_pwd (aka Change password for frontend users) extension before 2.0.5,

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2022-47406 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting change password for frontend users. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in the fe_change_pwd (aka Change password for frontend users) extension before 2.0.5, and 3.x before 3.0.3, for TYPO3. The extension fails to revoke existing sessions for the current user when the password has been changed.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-613
Published	2022-12-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: change password for frontend users project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-12-14 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

change password for frontend users project change password for frontend users UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.0.5 · >= 3.0.0 and < 3.0.3

Fixed in: 2.0.5, 3.0.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy change-password-for-frontend-users || rpm -q change-password-for-frontend-users || change-password-for-frontend-users --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade change-password-for-frontend-users

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade change-password-for-frontend-users

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison change-password-for-frontend-users sudo apt install change-password-for-frontend-users=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold change-password-for-frontend-users

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list change-password-for-frontend-users sudo dnf downgrade change-password-for-frontend-users-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add change-password-for-frontend-users

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-47406?

change password for frontend users: upgrade to 2.0.5, 3.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-47406 being exploited?

CVE-2022-47406 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-47406 affect?

CVE-2022-47406 affects change password for frontend users. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). An issue was discovered in the fe_change_pwd (aka Change password for frontend users) extension before 2.0.5, and 3.x before 3.0.3, for TYPO3. The extension fails to revoke existing sessions for the current user when the password has been c

How urgent is CVE-2022-47406?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

TYPO3 vulnerabilities

References

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