CVE-2025-5409

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.7% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2025-06-01 22:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 09:47 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2025-06-01 22:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 09:47 UTC

Exploit probability

0.7% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-266

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Mist < 4.7.2

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 6.9

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low