Improper Access Control Vulnerability in Mist Community Edition by Mist.io
CVE-2025-5409
Key Information:
- Vendor
Mist
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 1 June 2025
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What is CVE-2025-5409?
A vulnerability was identified in the Mist Community Edition version 4.7.1 that affects the API Token Handler's create_token function. This flaw allows for improper access controls, enabling potentially malicious actors to exploit the system remotely. Public disclosure of this vulnerability has raised concerns, highlighting the urgency for users to upgrade to version 4.7.2, which includes necessary patches to mitigate the risks associated with this security issue. Itโs imperative for users of this software to remain vigilant and apply the recommended updates promptly.

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Affected Version(s)
Community Edition 4.7.0
Community Edition 4.7.1
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.
References
CVSS V4
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Exploit known to exist
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved
