The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-8119 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) flaw in the password reset functionality of the Polska Akademia Dostępności (PAD) CMS, a content management system used primarily in Poland and possibly other European institutions. CSRF vulnerabilities allow attackers to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users by tricking them into submitting forged requests. In this case, an attacker can create a specially crafted website that, when visited by a logged-in user of PAD CMS, automatically sends a POST request to the password reset endpoint, changing the victim's password to a value chosen by the attacker. This compromises the integrity of user accounts, potentially leading to account takeover. The vulnerability affects all three templates of PAD CMS: www, bip, and www+bip, indicating a widespread issue within the product. The product is End-Of-Life, meaning no official patches or updates will be provided by the vendor, Polska Akademia Dostępności, increasing the risk for users who continue to operate the software. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely (AV:N), requires no privileges (PR:N), but does require user interaction (UI:A). The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or availability significantly but has a low impact on integrity (VI:L). No known exploits have been reported in the wild, but the ease of exploitation and the lack of vendor support make this a notable risk. The vulnerability was published on September 30, 2025, with the initial reservation on July 24, 2025, by CERT-PL, indicating a recognized security concern within the Polish cybersecurity community.

For European organizations, especially those in Poland and neighboring countries where PAD CMS is more likely to be deployed, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to user account integrity. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized password changes, resulting in account lockouts, unauthorized access, and potential further compromise of sensitive data or administrative functions within the CMS. Public sector organizations using the bip template, which is often used for official government websites in Poland, are particularly at risk. The inability to patch the vulnerability due to the product's End-Of-Life status increases the likelihood of exploitation over time. This can undermine trust in public-facing services, disrupt operations, and expose organizations to reputational damage and compliance issues under regulations such as GDPR if personal data is compromised. The requirement for user interaction means phishing or social engineering campaigns could be used to lure users to malicious sites, amplifying the threat.

Given the lack of official patches, European organizations should implement compensating controls immediately. These include disabling or restricting access to the password reset functionality if feasible, especially on public-facing portals. Organizations should consider deploying web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious POST requests targeting the password reset endpoints. Implementing CSRF tokens manually through custom development or middleware can help prevent unauthorized requests. User education campaigns to raise awareness about phishing and malicious links are critical to reduce the risk of user interaction exploitation. Additionally, organizations should plan for migration to a supported CMS platform with active security maintenance. Regular audits of user accounts and monitoring for unusual password changes or login attempts can help detect exploitation attempts early. Network segmentation and strict access controls around CMS administration interfaces can further reduce risk.