CVE-2025-5410 Details
Description
A vulnerability was found in Mist Community Edition up to 4.7.1. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function session_start_response of the file src/mist/api/auth/middleware.py. The manipulation leads to cross-site request forgery. The attack can be initiated 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 patch is identified as db10ecb62ac832c1ed4924556d167efb9bc07fad. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
A cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability has been identified in Mist Community Edition versions through 4.7.1. The issue arises in the 'session_start_response' function within 'src/mist/api/auth/middleware.py', where the application fails to properly validate requests for the administrator user-switching feature. This flaw allows attackers to manipulate administrators into switching user contexts, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or access to sensitive information. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication, although it requires user interaction from the targeted administrator.
Users are advised to upgrade to Mist Community Edition version 4.7.2, which addresses this vulnerability. The upgrade can be downloaded from the Mist GitHub Releases page.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 2, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/mistio/mist.api/commit/db10ecb62ac832c1ed4924556d167efb9bc07fad | [email protected] | Patch |
| https://github.com/mistio/mist-ce/releases/tag/v4.7.2 | [email protected] | Release Notes |
| https://github.com/Stolichnayer/mist-ce-csrf | [email protected] | ExploitThird Party Advisory |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.310750 | [email protected] | Permissions RequiredVDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.310750 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.583532 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-352 | Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) | [email protected] |
| CWE-352 | Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) | [email protected] |
| CWE-862 | Missing Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| mist mist | < 4.7.2 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 1, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |