PatchTheCVECVE-2025-8118: PAD CMS implements weak client-side brute-force protection by utilizing two cookies: login_count and login_ti
CVE-2025-8118 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting pad cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
PAD CMS implements weak client-side brute-force protection by utilizing two cookies: login_count and login_timeout. 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.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 87%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-307 |
| 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-2025-8118?
pad cms: upgrade to newer than 1.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-8118 being exploited?
CVE-2025-8118 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-2025-8118 affect?
CVE-2025-8118 affects pad cms. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). PAD CMS implements weak client-side brute-force protection by utilizing two cookies: login_count and login_timeout. Information about attempt count or timeout is not stored on the server, which allows a malicious attacker to bypass this br
How urgent is CVE-2025-8118?
Priority 31/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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