CVE-2025-47945: Donetick Has Weak Default JWT Secret

Published May 17, 2025
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Updated

Donetick an open-source app for managing tasks and chores. Prior to version 0.1.44, the application uses JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for authentication, but the signing secret has a weak default value. While the responsibility is left to the system administrator to change it, this approach is inadequate. The vulnerability is proven by existence of the issue in the live version as well. This issue can result in full account takeover of any user. Version 0.1.44 contains a patch.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Donetick Donetick<0.1.44
Donetick Donetick<0.1.44

Event History

May 17, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:36 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Mar 12, 57362
Event
via FIRST·09:25 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-47945?

CVE-2025-47945 has a moderate severity rating due to the weak default signing secret for JSON Web Tokens.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-47945?

To fix CVE-2025-47945, you should update the signing secret for JSON Web Tokens to a strong, random value.

3

Which versions of Donetick are affected by CVE-2025-47945?

CVE-2025-47945 affects Donetick versions prior to 0.1.44.

4

What are the implications of CVE-2025-47945?

The implications of CVE-2025-47945 include potential unauthorized access if the weak signing secret is exploited.

5

Is upgrading to version 0.1.44 sufficient to resolve CVE-2025-47945?

Upgrading to version 0.1.44 is necessary but also requires changing the default signing secret to ensure security.

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