CVE-2025-5409: mist Access Control Flaw

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-266 CWE-266

CWE-284 CWE-284

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
mist	mist	< 4.7.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/mistio/mist.api/commit/db10ecb62ac832c1ed4924556d167efb9bc07fad

Exploits

https://github.com/Stolichnayer/mist-ce-account-takeover

Other References

https://github.com/mistio/mist-ce/releases/tag/v4.7.2 https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.310749 https://vuldb.com/?id.310749 https://vuldb.com/?submit.583531

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-5409? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-5409? +

CVE-2025-5409 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.3 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-5409? +

CVE-2025-5409 affects products from mist, specifically: mist. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-5409? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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