Improper Access Control Vulnerability in Mist Community Edition by Mist.io
CVE-2025-5409

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Mist

Status
Community Edition
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 June 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

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. It’s imperative for users of this software to remain vigilant and apply the recommended updates promptly.

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.

CVE-2025-5409 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.310749
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.310749
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.583531
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
6.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Alex Perrakis
Efstratios Chatzoglou
Georgios Kambourakis
alexperrakis (VulDB User)
alexperrakis (VulDB User)
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CVE-2025-5409 : Improper Access Control Vulnerability in Mist Community Edition by Mist.io