CVE-2025-63314 identifies a critical security vulnerability in DDSN Interactive Acora CMS version 10.7.1 related to its password reset functionality. The vulnerability stems from the use of a static password reset token, which does not change between reset requests. This static token can be captured by an attacker through various means such as network interception, phishing, or insider threat. Once obtained, the attacker can replay the token to reset any user's password arbitrarily, bypassing authentication controls. This leads to a full account takeover, granting the attacker unauthorized access to user accounts, including potentially administrative accounts. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it does not require user interaction beyond the initial token capture, and the token’s static nature means it can be reused indefinitely until the system is patched or the token mechanism is changed. No CVSS score has been assigned yet, and no official patches or mitigations have been released at the time of publication. The vulnerability affects all installations running the specified CMS version with the vulnerable password reset function enabled. The lack of dynamic or single-use tokens violates best practices for secure password reset implementations, exposing organizations to significant risk of account compromise, data breaches, and further exploitation within the compromised environment.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of user accounts and potentially sensitive data managed through the Acora CMS. Account takeovers can lead to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion, impacting business operations and compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR. Organizations in sectors like government, finance, healthcare, and media that rely on Acora CMS for content management and user authentication are particularly vulnerable. Exploitation could facilitate further lateral movement within networks, enabling attackers to escalate privileges or deploy malware. The static token’s replayability increases the attack surface and lowers the barrier for exploitation, potentially leading to widespread compromise if attackers automate the process. The absence of known exploits in the wild currently limits immediate risk, but the vulnerability’s nature suggests it could be weaponized quickly once publicly disclosed. The reputational damage and regulatory penalties resulting from breaches caused by this vulnerability could be severe for European entities.

Immediate mitigation steps include disabling the password reset functionality in Acora CMS until a secure patch is available. Organizations should implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) to reduce the impact of compromised credentials. Monitoring and alerting on unusual password reset requests or multiple failed login attempts can help detect exploitation attempts. Network-level protections such as TLS encryption should be enforced to prevent token interception. Once a patch or update is released by DDSN Interactive, organizations must promptly apply it to replace the static token mechanism with dynamic, single-use, time-limited tokens. Additionally, conducting a thorough audit of user accounts and resetting passwords proactively can limit the window of exposure. Security teams should educate users about phishing risks and encourage reporting of suspicious activities. Finally, integrating web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect replay attacks on the password reset endpoint can provide an additional layer of defense.