CVE-2025-5409: A vulnerability was found in Mist Community Edition up to 4.7.1

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-5409?

mist: upgrade to 4.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-5409 being exploited?

CVE-2025-5409 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-5409 affect?

CVE-2025-5409 affects mist. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). 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

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-5409?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-5409 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting mist. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-266, CWE-284
Published	2025-06-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: mist

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-06-01 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mist mist UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.7.2

Fixed in: 4.7.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mist || rpm -q mist || mist --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.7.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mist

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mist

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-5409?

mist: upgrade to 4.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-5409 being exploited?

CVE-2025-5409 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-5409 affect?

CVE-2025-5409 affects mist. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). 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

How urgent is CVE-2025-5409?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-5412 LOW 3.5 UPGRADE A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Mist Community Edition up to 4.7.1
CVE-2025-5411 LOW 3.5 UPGRADE A vulnerability was found in Mist Community Edition up to 4.7.1
CVE-2025-5410 MEDIUM 4.3 UPGRADE A vulnerability was found in Mist Community Edition up to 4.7.1

References

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