CVE-2025-54128: @haxtheweb/haxcms nodejs Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-59g8-h59f-8hjp
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-54128 is a HIGH cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting @haxtheweb/haxcms nodejs libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves nodejs version of hax cms has disabled content security policy that enables cross-site scripting. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 11.0.8.

CVE-2025-54128 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-54128
GHSA Identifier GHSA-59g8-h59f-8hjp
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product @haxtheweb/haxcms nodejs
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2025-54128

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: 11.0.8 
npm install @haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs@11.0.8
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-2025-54128, 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 11.0.8), 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. 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 HAX CMS has a disabled Content Security Policy (CSP). This configuration is insecure for a production application because it does not protect against cross-site-scripting attacks. ### Details The `contentSecurityPolicy` value is explicitly disabled in the application's Helmet configuration in `app.js`. ![permissive-csp-code](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/8ec6c63c-9f9f-413e-be7e-ed14913da91c) #### Affected Resources - [app.js:52](https://github.com/haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs/blob/b1f95880b42fea6ed07855b5804b29b182ec5e07/src/app.js#L52) ### PoC To reproduce this vulnerability, [install](https://github.com/haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs) HAX CMS NodeJS. The application will load without a CSP configured. ### Impact In conjunction with an XSS vulnerability, an attacker could execute arbitrary scripts and exfiltrate data, including session tokens and sensitive local data. #### Additional Information - [OWASP: Content Security Policy](https://cheatsheetseries.owasp.org/cheatsheets/Content_Security_Policy_Cheat_Sheet.html)

CVE-2025-54128 Affected @haxtheweb/haxcms nodejs Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
11.0.8
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
@haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs
npm/@haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs
npm
< 11.0.8
11.0.8

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/haxtheweb/issues/security/advisories/GHSA-59g8-h59f-8hjp
NVD — CVE-2025-54128 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-54128
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs/commit/ddb9351c6d6418008d4084a5b17fd6d611bc4e30
@haxtheweb/haxcms nodejs Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-54128?
CVE-2025-54128 is a security vulnerability in @haxtheweb/haxcms nodejs involving NodeJS version of HAX CMS Has Disabled Content Security Policy That Enables Cross-Site Scripting under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which @haxtheweb/haxcms nodejs versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 11.0.8 across affected packages: @haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs.
What version fixes CVE-2025-54128?
Upgrading to 11.0.8 (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 11.0.8. Upgrade your dependency to 11.0.8 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-54128?
CVE-2025-54128 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2025-54128?
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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