Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-51543 describes a flaw in Cicool builder 3.4.4 that may let an unauthenticated attacker reset the administrator password. That creates a direct path to administrative takeover if the affected admin endpoint is reachable. The CVE rates it critical, but the supplied sources do not name a vendor patch or confirm real-world exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize this urgently for any exposed Cicool builder 3.4.4 instance. The issue could enable administrator account takeover without credentials. Business urgency depends on whether the software is present and reachable; current public metadata is incomplete, so rapid inventory is the first decision point.
Technical view
The CVE describes missing authentication on the /administrator/auth/reset_password endpoint in Cicool builder 3.4.4, mapped to CWE-306. CVSS 3.1 is 9.8 with network access, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction. Vendor, CPE, and fixed-version metadata are not provided in the supplied affected-product block.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where Cicool builder 3.4.4 is deployed and its administrator password reset route is reachable over a network. The source bundle does not provide CPEs, vendor ownership, deployment prevalence, or affected-version ranges beyond the named 3.4.4 version.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the supplied bundle. A public GitHub reference is included, but the provided data does not establish active exploitation. Treat internet-exposed administrator interfaces as high priority because the stated issue requires no authentication or user interaction.
Researcher notes
The record is thin: affected vendor/product fields are n/a, no CPEs are listed, and no patch is named. The core claim is unauthenticated administrator password reset in Cicool builder 3.4.4. Validate exposure defensively and avoid assuming broader version impact without corroborating vendor or CVE updates.
Mitigation direction
- Check vendor or project guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- Remove public access to Cicool administrator routes where operationally possible.
- Restrict admin endpoints behind VPN, allowlists, or equivalent access control.
- Review administrator accounts and rotate credentials after suspected exposure.
- Monitor password reset and administrator login events for anomalies.
Validation and detection
- Inventory systems for Cicool builder 3.4.4 deployments.
- Confirm whether /administrator/auth/reset_password is externally reachable.
- Review access logs for unauthenticated reset attempts or unusual admin logins.
- Verify compensating controls block unauthenticated access to administrator functions.
- Track CVE sources for vendor, CPE, or fixed-version updates.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-306: Credential and account abuse lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupCredential and access behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/JustDinooo/CVEs/blob/main/CVE-2025-51543/poc.mdCVE reference, mitre
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Missing Authentication for Critical Function represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.