CVE-2025-7224: INVT HMITool VPM File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-7224 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting hmitool. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

INVT HMITool VPM File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of INVT HMITool. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of VPM files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 85%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2025-07-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Zero Day Initiative · Vendor: invt

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-07-21 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

invt hmitool DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.1.011

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.1.011

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.1.011 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison hmitool sudo apt install hmitool=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.1.011> sudo apt-mark hold hmitool

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list hmitool sudo dnf downgrade hmitool-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.1.011> sudo dnf versionlock add hmitool

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-7224?

hmitool: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-7224 being exploited?

CVE-2025-7224 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-2025-7224 affect?

CVE-2025-7224 affects hmitool. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). INVT HMITool VPM File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of INVT HMITool. User interaction is required to exploit t

How urgent is CVE-2025-7224?

Priority 31/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-7226 HIGH 7.8 DOWNGRADE INVT HMITool VPM File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2025-7225 HIGH 7.8 DOWNGRADE INVT HMITool VPM File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2025-7223 HIGH 7.8 DOWNGRADE INVT HMITool VPM File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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