CVE-2025-8117: Account Takeover via Reset Password Functionality in PAD CMS

Published Sep 30, 2025
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Updated

PAD CMS improperly initializes parameter used for password recovery, which allows to change password for any user that did not use reset password functionality. This issue affects all 3 templates: www, bip and www+bip.

This product is End-Of-Life and producent will not publish patches for this vulnerability.

Affected Software

2 affected components
PAD CMS
Widzialni Pad Cms<=1.2.1

Event History

Sep 30, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:04 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:04 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:37 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-8117?

CVE-2025-8117 is a high severity vulnerability that allows unauthorized password changes for any user.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-8117?

There is no fix available for CVE-2025-8117 as the product is End-Of-Life and the vendor has ceased publishing patches.

3

What versions of PAD CMS are affected by CVE-2025-8117?

All versions of PAD CMS are affected by CVE-2025-8117, as it impacts all templates: www, bip, and www+bip.

4

Can users mitigate the risks of CVE-2025-8117?

Users can mitigate the risks of CVE-2025-8117 by discontinuing use of PAD CMS and moving to a supported platform.

5

Is there any official guidance on CVE-2025-8117?

No official guidance is available for CVE-2025-8117 due to the product being End-Of-Life.

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