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Vulnerability record · CVE-2025-61543 · published 16 October 2025

CVE-2025-61543: Improper access control vulnerability

A Host Header Injection vulnerability exists in the password reset functionality of CraftMyCMS 4.0.2.2. The system uses `$_SERVER['HTTP_HOST']` directly to construct password reset links sent via email. An attacker can manipulate the Host header to send malicious reset links, enabling phishing attacks or account takeover.

7.1 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 0.31% · top 78.2% CWE-284 · Improper access control Deferred
7.1CVSS 3.1 base score
0.31%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
0Affected product versions listed by NVD
2References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

A Host Header Injection vulnerability exists in the password reset functionality of CraftMyCMS 4.0.2.2. The system uses `$_SERVER['HTTP_HOST']` directly to construct password reset links sent via email. An attacker can manipulate the Host header to send malicious reset links, enabling phishing attacks or account takeover.

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H

References

LinkTags
https://github.com/bugdotexe/Vulnerability-Research/tree/main/CVE-2025-61543
https://owasp.org/www-community/vulnerabilities/HTTP_Host_header_injection

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2025-61543), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.