CVE-2025-69243 in Raytha
Summary
by MITRE • 03/16/2026
Raytha CMS is vulnerable to User Enumeration in password reset functionality. Difference in messages could allow an attacker to determine if the login is valid or not, enabling a brute force attack with valid logins.
This issue was fixed in version 1.5.0.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/17/2026
Raytha CMS version 1.5.0 and earlier contains a user enumeration vulnerability within its password reset functionality that exposes critical security weaknesses through inconsistent error messaging. This vulnerability operates on the fundamental principle that attackers can distinguish between valid and invalid user accounts by analyzing the responses returned during password reset attempts. The flaw manifests when the system provides different error messages for valid versus invalid login attempts, creating a side-channel information leak that directly enables account enumeration attacks.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper error handling within the authentication flow. When users attempt password reset requests, the system returns distinct responses based on account validity rather than maintaining consistent messaging regardless of the input. This inconsistent response behavior allows malicious actors to systematically test login credentials and identify valid accounts through differential analysis of error messages. The vulnerability directly maps to CWE-204, which describes information exposure through inconsistent error messages, and represents a classic example of how improper error handling can create security risks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant and multifaceted. Attackers can leverage this weakness to conduct targeted brute force attacks against valid user accounts, dramatically reducing the time and resources required to compromise the system. The enumeration capability enables attackers to build comprehensive lists of valid users, which can then be used for subsequent attacks including credential stuffing, social engineering, or more sophisticated exploitation attempts. This vulnerability also aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078.004, which covers legitimate credentials obtained through compromise, as it provides attackers with the means to identify and validate legitimate user accounts within the system.
The security implications extend beyond immediate credential compromise, as valid user enumeration can facilitate broader attack surface expansion. Once attackers have identified valid accounts, they can use this information to plan more effective attacks against specific users, potentially leading to privilege escalation or lateral movement within the system. The vulnerability also creates opportunities for denial of service attacks, as attackers can systematically test accounts to disrupt legitimate user access or consume system resources through repeated failed authentication attempts. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including consistent error messaging, rate limiting for authentication attempts, and monitoring for suspicious patterns in password reset requests. The fix in version 1.5.0 addresses these issues by standardizing error responses and implementing proper validation mechanisms to prevent information leakage while maintaining system functionality.