CVE-2025-8118: Bruteforce Protection Bypass in PAD CMS

Published Sep 30, 2025
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Updated

PAD CMS implements weak client-side brute-force protection by utilizing two cookies:  logincount and logintimeout. Information about attempt count or timeout is not stored on the server, which allows a malicious attacker to bypass this brute-force protection by resetting those cookies. 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-2025-8118?

CVE-2025-8118 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to weak client-side brute-force protection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-8118?

To fix CVE-2025-8118, implement proper server-side logging and rate limiting for login attempts.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-8118?

CVE-2025-8118 specifically affects PAD CMS.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-8118?

CVE-2025-8118 is a security vulnerability relating to inadequate brute-force protection.

5

Can CVE-2025-8118 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-8118 can be exploited remotely by attackers trying to bypass login protections.

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