Vulnerability Description
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 default private keys for JWTs. Users aren't prompted to change credentials or secrets during installation, and there is no way to change them through the UI. An unauthenticated attacker can read the default user credentials and JWT private keys from the public haxtheweb GitHub repositories. These credentials and keys can be used to access unconfigured self-hosted instances of the application, modify sites, and perform further attacks. This is fixed in version 11.0.10.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Psu | Haxcms-Nodejs | < 11.0.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs/blob/main/src/lib/HAXCMS.js#L1614Product
- https://github.com/haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs/commit/6dc2441c876350ca6fe9fbaecb058dPatch
- https://github.com/haxtheweb/issues/security/advisories/GHSA-5fpv-5qvh-7cf3Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-54137?
CVE-2025-54137 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). 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....
How severe is CVE-2025-54137?
CVE-2025-54137 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-54137?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Psu Haxcms-Nodejs.