CVE-2025-5409

Public Exploit
Mist Community Edition API Token views.py create_token access control

Description

A vulnerability was found in Mist Community Edition up to 4.7.1. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function create_token of the file src/mist/api/auth/views.py of the component API Token Handler. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 4.7.2 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is db10ecb62ac832c1ed4924556d167efb9bc07fad. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Category

6.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: Mist Community Edition
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.310749 vdb entry technical description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.310749 permissions required signature
https://vuldb.com/?submit.583531 third party advisory
https://github.com/Stolichnayer/mist-ce-account-takeover exploit
https://github.com/mistio/mist.api/commit/db10ecb62ac832c1ed4924556d167efb9bc07fad patch
https://github.com/mistio/mist-ce/releases/tag/v4.7.2 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-5409?
CVE-2025-5409 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-5409?
To fix CVE-2025-5409, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-5409 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2025-5409 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-5409?
CVE-2025-5409 affects Mist Community Edition.
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