CVE-2025-63314
📋 TL;DR
CVE-2025-63314 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in DDSN Interactive Acora CMS v10.7.1 where static password reset tokens allow attackers to reset any user's password via replay attacks. This enables full account takeover of any user account in the system. All organizations using the vulnerable version of Acora CMS are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- DDSN Interactive Acora CMS
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete compromise of all user accounts including administrative accounts, leading to data theft, system takeover, and lateral movement within the network.
Likely Case
Attackers reset passwords for high-value accounts (admins, executives) to gain unauthorized access, steal sensitive data, and potentially deploy malware.
If Mitigated
Limited to password reset attempts that are detected and blocked before completion, with minimal impact if proper monitoring is in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public proof-of-concept available on GitHub. Exploitation requires network access to the password reset endpoint.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: Unknown
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Check vendor website for security updates
2. Apply any available patches immediately
3. Test in non-production environment first
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Password Reset Function
allTemporarily disable the password reset functionality to prevent exploitation
# Configuration change in Acora CMS admin panel
# Disable 'Forgot Password' feature in user management settings
Network Access Control
linuxRestrict access to password reset endpoints using firewall rules
# Example iptables rule to block external access
# iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport [CMS_PORT] -s ! [TRUSTED_NETWORK] -j DROP
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement multi-factor authentication for all user accounts
- Monitor password reset logs for suspicious activity and implement alerting
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if running Acora CMS v10.7.1. Test password reset functionality to see if tokens are predictable or reusable.Check Version:
# Check Acora CMS version in admin panel or configuration files
# Typically in /admin/dashboard or config.phpVerify Fix Applied:
Verify password reset tokens are unique, time-limited, and single-use. Test that replay attacks no longer work.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Multiple password reset requests for same user
- Password reset requests from unusual IP addresses
- Successful password resets without corresponding forgot-password requests
Network Indicators:
- Unusual traffic patterns to password reset endpoints
- Multiple POST requests to /reset-password or similar endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="acora_cms" AND (event="password_reset" OR url="*/reset*") | stats count by src_ip, user