External risk intelligence

WBCE CMS Predictable Password Generation Vulnerability.

CVE advisorySeverity: CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8)

CVE-2025-67504

WBCE CMS is a web-based content management system. These applications are typically deployed as public-facing websites or web applications accessible via the internet to serve content and allow user interaction, making the password generation mechanism an externally reachable surface.

Privilege Escalation

Wbce Cms

before 1.6.5

Halo Surface Signal: 4 out of 5 — likely to be public-facing.

External exposure likelihood

Horizon Alert

Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters

This advisory concerns a security vulnerability in WBCE CMS, a web content management system. The system's password generation function uses a method that is not secure, potentially allowing attackers to predict or brute-force passwords. This could lead to unauthorized access and control of user accounts.

Predictable passwords can allow account takeover.
Critical for any public-facing website systems.
Confirm relevance and assess exposure.

Attack Path

How an attacker could exploit the issue

An attacker could exploit a weakness in how WBCE CMS generates passwords to compromise user accounts. This could happen if an attacker can trigger the password generation function, for example, when new users are created or passwords are reset. The vulnerability stems from the use of a predictable random number generator, allowing attackers to guess or determine the generated passwords. If successful, this could lead to unauthorized access and control over existing user accounts, potentially escalating privileges within the system.

Exposed to the network.
Triggered via password generation.
Account compromise and privilege escalation.

Live Threat

Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to predict or guess passwords generated by the system for new user accounts or password resets. This is possible because the system uses a non-cryptographically secure method for password generation. When supported, this could lead to unauthorized access to user accounts.

User account credentials.
Predictable passwords could be guessed.
Unauthorized account access.

Operational Fix

Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps

Application owners and infrastructure teams are likely responsible for addressing this vulnerability in WBCE CMS. The immediate first step is to identify all instances of the affected WBCE CMS, determine their reachability and business criticality, and then assign an accountable owner for remediation planning.

Confirm WBCE CMS inventory and exposure.
Identify critical, externally facing systems.
Plan and execute remediation based on risk.

Supplementary metadata

CVSS vector

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Frequently asked questions

What is WBCE CMS?

WBCE CMS is a content management system used to build and maintain websites. It provides a platform for managing digital content and user accounts. Because it is web-based, it is commonly deployed to serve public pages, meaning the system handles core functions like user registration and credential management over the internet.

How does CVE-2025-67504 affect security?

This vulnerability involves the use of a weak, non-cryptographically secure random number generator, categorized under CWE-331 and CWE-338. Because the function used to create passwords lacks sufficient entropy, the resulting passwords follow predictable patterns. This makes it possible for an attacker to guess new account passwords or those generated during a reset, potentially leading to unauthorized account access or privilege escalation.

When is this vulnerability triggered?

The flaw is triggered specifically when the system performs operations that require the generation of a new password, such as when a new user account is created or an existing user initiates a password reset. It is important to note that the vulnerability does not apply to passwords chosen by users themselves; it only affects credentials automatically generated by the underlying system function.

Is my instance of WBCE CMS at risk?

According to Halo Surface Signal, this vulnerability is particularly relevant to systems deployed as public-facing websites. Since WBCE CMS is typically designed for web interaction, the password generation mechanism is often exposed to the network. If your installation is internet-facing, it provides a broader surface for an attacker to interact with these sensitive account-creation processes.

How should I address this CVE?

Your first step is to perform an inventory of all WBCE CMS instances within your environment to identify which systems are running versions prior to 1.6.5. Once identified, prioritize those that are internet-facing or hold sensitive data. The definitive resolution for this issue is to update your software to version 1.6.5, which replaces the weak password generation method with a secure implementation.

References

Written by Nicholas Merritt

Nicholas Merritt is VP of Security Solutions at Halo Security. With more than 25 years across application security, vulnerability prioritization, and offensive security, he helps teams translate threat data into practical exposure validation and remediation focus. He authors Halo Threat Intelligence CVE advisories using Halo Surface Signal and H/A/L/O context to prioritize internet-facing risk.