CVE-2025-54137: @haxtheweb/haxcms nodejs NodeJS Version Of The HAX Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5fpv-5qvh-7cf3
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CVSS 7.3
CWE-1392
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-54137 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.3) nodejs version of the hax vulnerability (CWE-1392: Use of Default Credentials) affecting @haxtheweb/haxcms nodejs libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves nodejs version of the hax cms application is distributed with default secrets. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 11.0.10.

CVE-2025-54137 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-54137
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5fpv-5qvh-7cf3
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.3
CWE Classification CWE-1392: Use of Default Credentials
Affected Product @haxtheweb/haxcms nodejs
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2025-54137

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected @haxtheweb/haxcms nodejs dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

@haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs fixed: 11.0.10 
npm install @haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs@11.0.10
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls @haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2025-54137, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls @haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of @haxtheweb/haxcms nodejs in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 11.0.10), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls @haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-1392: Use of Default Credentials, where the product uses default credentials (such as passwords or cryptographic keys) for potentially critical functionality. In @haxtheweb/haxcms nodejs, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

### Summary The NodeJS version of the HAX CMS application is 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. ### Affected Resources - [HAXCMS.js](https://github.com/haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs/blob/main/src/lib/HAXCMS.js#L1614) HAXCMSClass ### Impact An unauthenticated attacker can read the default user credentials and JWT private keys from the public haxtheweb GitHub repositories. These credentials and keys can be used to access unconfigured self-hosted instances of the application, modify sites, and perform further attacks.

CVE-2025-54137 Affected @haxtheweb/haxcms nodejs Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
11.0.10
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
@haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs
npm/@haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs
npm
< 11.0.10
11.0.10

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/haxtheweb/issues/security/advisories/GHSA-5fpv-5qvh-7cf3
NVD — CVE-2025-54137 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-54137
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs/commit/6dc2441c876350ca6fe9fbaecb058d92ef442869
@haxtheweb/haxcms nodejs Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs/blob/main/src/lib/HAXCMS.js#L1614
@haxtheweb/haxcms nodejs Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/haxtheweb/issues

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-54137?
CVE-2025-54137 is a security vulnerability in @haxtheweb/haxcms nodejs involving NodeJS version of the HAX CMS application is distributed with Default Secrets under CWE-1392: Use of Default Credentials.
Which @haxtheweb/haxcms nodejs versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 11.0.10 across affected packages: @haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs.
What version fixes CVE-2025-54137?
Upgrading to 11.0.10 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is @haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs affected?
Yes, @haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs is affected in releases prior to 11.0.10. Upgrade your dependency to 11.0.10 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-54137?
CVE-2025-54137 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-54137?
CVE-2025-54137 is classified under CWE-1392: Use of Default Credentials (The product uses default credentials (such as passwords or cryptographic keys) for potentially critical functionality.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2025-54137?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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  "id" : "GHSA-5fpv-5qvh-7cf3",
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  "published" : "2025-07-21T19:53:51Z",
  "aliases" : [ "CVE-2025-54137" ],
  "summary" : "NodeJS version of the HAX CMS application is distributed with Default Secrets",
  "details" : "### Summary\n\nThe NodeJS version of the HAX CMS application is 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.\n\n### Affected Resources\n\n- [HAXCMS.js](https://github.com/haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs/blob/main/src/lib/HAXCMS.js#L1614) HAXCMSClass\n\n### Impact\n\nAn unauthenticated attacker can read the default user credentials and JWT private keys from the public haxtheweb GitHub repositories. These credentials and keys can be used to access unconfigured self-hosted instances of the application, modify sites, and perform further attacks.",
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