How severe is CVE-2025-5409?

CVE-2025-5409 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-5409 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-5409?

CVE-2025-5409 affects Mist. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5409?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-5409 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-5409 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-16588.

When was CVE-2025-5409 published?

CVE-2025-5409 was published on 2025-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-5409

CVE-2025-5409 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mist with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-266.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
CVSS v4: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-16588
Weakness: CWE-266
Affected product: Mist
Published: 2025-06-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

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.
How severe is CVE-2025-5409?: CVE-2025-5409 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-5409 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-5409?: CVE-2025-5409 affects Mist. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-5409?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-5409 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-5409 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-16588.
When was CVE-2025-5409 published?: CVE-2025-5409 was published on 2025-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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