CVE-2025-54134: haxtheweb issues · Improper Input Validation
Affects haxtheweb issuesSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.1 High : upgrade to 11.0.9 soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 09:15 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 40% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 11.0.9
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 21 Jul 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade haxtheweb/issues to 11.0.9.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
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npmhaxtheweb/issuespkg:npm/haxtheweb/issuesOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
European organizations should immediately upgrade HAX CMS NodeJs to version 11.0.9 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. Until the upgrade is applied, organizations should implement strict access controls to limit API access only to trusted authenticated users and monitor API usage for anomalous requests missing required parameters. Implementing Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block malformed API requests targeting listFiles and saveFiles endpoints can provide temporary protection. Additionally, organizations should audit logs for repeated crashes or suspicious API calls and enforce strong authentication mechanisms to minimize the risk of credential compromise. Developers should review and enhance input validation and exception handling in custom integrations with HAX CMS to prevent similar issues. Regular security testing, including fuzz testing of API endpoints, is recommended to detect improper input handling early. Finally, organizations should maintain an incident response plan to quickly address potential denial-of-service incidents stemming from this vulnerability.
Description
HAX CMS NodeJs allows users to manage their microsite universe with a NodeJs backend. In versions 11.0.8 and below, the HAX CMS NodeJS application crashes when an authenticated attacker provides an API request lacking required URL parameters. This vulnerability affects the listFiles and saveFiles endpoints. This vulnerability exists because the application does not properly handle exceptions which occur as a result of changes to user-modifiable URL parameters. This is fixed in version 11.0.9.
References
- github.com/haxtheweb/issues/security/advisories/GHSA-pjj3-j5j6-qj27 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs/commit/e9773d1996233f9bafb06832b8220ec2a98bab34 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs/blob/main/src/routes/listFiles.js (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs/blob/main/src/routes/saveFile.js (opens in a new tab)