Default Credentials in INDOTALENT WHMS Leading to Admin Access

Executive Summary

CVE-2026-125384 is a default credentials vulnerability in INDOTALENT WHMS versions before 10.20261109. The UserAdminSeeder component creates a default admin account with email admin@root.com and password 123456. Attackers can exploit this to gain full administrator access without authentication or password changes, allowing complete control over affected deployments.

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Detection Guidance

Check if the default admin account (admin@root.com with password 123456) exists in your INDOTALENT WHMS system. Inspect UserAdminSeeder.cs for hardcoded credentials during startup. Verify if any unauthorized admin accounts were created without forced password changes.

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Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to gain full administrative privileges. They can manipulate system configurations, access sensitive data, install malicious software, or disrupt operations. Since no password change is enforced, the risk persists until the default credentials are manually changed or the system is updated.

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Compliance Impact

This vulnerability likely violates compliance requirements for GDPR and HIPAA due to unauthorized access risks. GDPR mandates strong authentication and data protection, while HIPAA requires strict access controls for sensitive health data. The default credentials enable unauthorized access, creating non-compliance with these standards.

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Mitigation Strategies

Immediately change the default admin password for admin@root.com. Disable or remove the default admin account if not needed. Update INDOTALENT WHMS to version 10.20261109 or later. Ensure no unauthorized admin accounts exist and enforce password changes on first login.

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