CVE-2025-5412: A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Mist Community Edition up to 4.7.1

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-5412?

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

Q: Is CVE-2025-5412 being exploited?

CVE-2025-5412 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-2025-5412 affect?

CVE-2025-5412 affects mist. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Mist Community Edition up to 4.7.1. Affected is the function Login of the file src/mist/api/views.py of the component Authentication Endpoint. The manipulation of the argument retu

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-5412?

Priority 26/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

LOW 3.5UPGRADE

CVE-2025-5412 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting mist. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Mist Community Edition up to 4.7.1. Affected is the function Login of the file src/mist/api/views.py of the component Authentication Endpoint. The manipulation of the argument return_to leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch 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 nam

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79, CWE-94
Published	2025-06-02
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

2025-06-02 00:15 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-2025-5412?

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

Is CVE-2025-5412 being exploited?

CVE-2025-5412 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-2025-5412 affect?

CVE-2025-5412 affects mist. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Mist Community Edition up to 4.7.1. Affected is the function Login of the file src/mist/api/views.py of the component Authentication Endpoint. The manipulation of the argument retu

How urgent is CVE-2025-5412?

Priority 26/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

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
CVE-2025-5409 HIGH 7.3 UPGRADE A vulnerability was found in Mist Community Edition up to 4.7.1

References

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