Weak Client-Side Brute-Force Protection in PAD CMS by PAD Technologies
CVE-2025-8118
Key Information:
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 30 September 2025
What is CVE-2025-8118?
PAD CMS suffers from a serious vulnerability related to insufficient client-side brute-force protection. The system relies on two cookies—login_count and login_timeout—to track login attempts. However, neither of these data points is stored on the server, leaving the system open to exploitation. Attackers can manipulate these cookies to reset their login attempts, effectively bypassing any brute-force protection mechanisms in place. It is important to note that this product is End-Of-Life, meaning that no patches or updates will be provided to address this vulnerability.

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Affected Version(s)
PAD CMS 0 <= 1.2.1
References
CVSS V4
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved
