PatchTheCVECVE-2025-8117: PAD CMS improperly initializes parameter used for password recovery, which allows to change password for any u
CVE-2025-8117 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting pad cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 81%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-909 |
| Published | 2025-09-30 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2025-8117?
pad cms: upgrade to newer than 1.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-8117 being exploited?
CVE-2025-8117 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-2025-8117 affect?
CVE-2025-8117 affects pad cms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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-
How urgent is CVE-2025-8117?
Priority 36/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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