Vulnerability in Haxtheweb Issues
CVE-2025-54137
HAX CMS NodeJS allows users to manage their microsite universe with a NodeJS backend. Versions 11.0.9 and below were distributed with hardcoded default credentials for the user and superuser accounts. Additionally, the application has defa…
EPSS: 0.005 (65.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
Affected products
- Haxtheweb Issues — versions < 11.0.10
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- https://github.com/haxtheweb/issues/security/advisories/GHSA-5fpv-5qvh-7cf3 (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- https://github.com/haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs/commit/6dc2441c876350ca6fe9fbaecb058d92ef442869 (x_refsource_MISC)
- https://github.com/haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs/blob/main/src/lib/HAXCMS.js#L1614 (x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-54137?
- CVE-2025-54137 is a high-severity vulnerability in Haxtheweb Issues, classified under CWE-1392. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2025-07-22.
- How severe is CVE-2025-54137?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-54137 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.