CVE-2026-46493
haxtheweb/haxcms-php uses insecure method for generating salt
Description
HAX CMS helps manage microsite universe with PHP or NodeJs backends. Versions prior to 26.0.1 use `uniqid` for generating salts, which is unsuitable. Version 26.0.1 fixes the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
June 5, 2026, 8:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 5, 2026, 8:48 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update HAX CMS to version 26.0.1 or newer.
- Verify salt generation uses a cryptographically secure method.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description HAX CMS helps manage microsite universe with PHP or NodeJs backends. Versions prior to 26.0.1 use `uniqid` for generating salts, which is unsuitable. Version 26.0.1 fixes the issue. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-338 Added Reference https://github.com/haxtheweb/haxcms-php/blob/8b8845b16e521a326929471e16903f60c6638e8f/install.php#L188-L191 Added Reference https://github.com/haxtheweb/haxcms-php/commit/4b83cbdf8782c75bdcdd4f57ba72fba1c6dac147 Added Reference https://github.com/haxtheweb/issues/security/advisories/GHSA-xg43-xm47-74cp