CVE-2025-54137: HAX CMS NodeJS allows users to manage their microsite universe with a NodeJS backend

Routine

HIGH 7.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-54137 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting haxcms-nodejs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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 cre

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1392
Published	2025-07-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: psu

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-07-22 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

psu haxcms-nodejs UPGRADE

Affected: < 11.0.10

Fixed in: 11.0.10

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls haxcms-nodejs

2. UPGRADE to 11.0.10

npm install haxcms-nodejs@">=11.0.10"

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-54137?

haxcms-nodejs: upgrade to 11.0.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-54137 being exploited?

CVE-2025-54137 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-54137 affect?

CVE-2025-54137 affects haxcms-nodejs. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). 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 defau

How urgent is CVE-2025-54137?

Priority 39/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Node.js vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

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References

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