CVE-2025-69971: FUXA Server Hard-Coded Credential Vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2025-69971: FUXA contains a hard-coded credential vulnerability. Affects fuxa-server versions < 1.2.7. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
FUXA is an open-source server application designed for building and managing APIs with a focus on security and ease of use. The package, specifically fuxa-server, is widely utilized in Node.js environments for its ability to handle JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for authentication. However, version 1.2.7 of FUXA contains a critical vulnerability due to the use of hard-coded credentials, which compromises its security framework.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in FUXA arises from a hard-coded secret key located in the server/api/jwt-helper.js file. This key is used to sign and verify JWT tokens, which are essential for user authentication. As a result, remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to forge valid admin tokens, allowing them to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized administrative access to the application. The implications of this vulnerability are severe, as it can lead to complete control over the server, data breaches, and potential exploitation of sensitive user information.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can replace the hard-coded secret key in the jwt-helper.js file with an environment variable. This can be done by modifying the code as follows:
const secretKey = process.env.JWT_SECRET || 'your-default-secret';
Make sure to set the JWT_SECRET environment variable in your server configuration to a secure, randomly generated string.
Conclusion
The hard-coded credential vulnerability in FUXA version 1.2.7 poses a significant risk to applications using this package. It is essential to update to a patched version or implement the suggested workaround to secure your application against potential attacks. Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.1, indicating a high severity level that requires immediate attention.
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If exploited, this vulnerability can allow attackers to gain full administrative access to the server, leading to data breaches and unauthorized actions.
Yes, updating to the latest version of the fuxa-server package will resolve the vulnerability. Always check the release notes for any changes.
Implement the workaround by using an environment variable for the secret key to mitigate the risk until you can update the package.
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