CVE-2025-62174
Mastodon allows continued access after password reset via CLI
Description
Mastodon is a free, open-source social network server based on ActivityPub. In Mastodon before 4.4.6, 4.3.14, and 4.2.27, when an administrator resets a user account's password via the command-line interface using `bin/tootctl accounts modify --reset-password`, active sessions and access tokens for that account are not revoked. This allows an attacker with access to a previously compromised session or token to continue using the account after the password has been reset. This issue has been patched in versions 4.2.27, 4.3.14, and 4.4.6. No known workarounds exist.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 13, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 14, 2025, 7:36 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Mastodon to version 4.2.27 or later.
- Update Mastodon to version 4.3.14 or later.
- Update Mastodon to version 4.4.6 or later.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-62174.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/commit/1631fb80e8029d2c5425a03a2297b93f7e225217 | |
| https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/security/advisories/GHSA-f3q3-rmf7-9655 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 13, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Mastodon is a free, open-source social network server based on ActivityPub. In Mastodon before 4.4.6, 4.3.14, and 4.2.27, when an administrator resets a user account's password via the command-line interface using `bin/tootctl accounts modify --reset-password`, active sessions and access tokens for that account are not revoked. This allows an attacker with access to a previously compromised session or token to continue using the account after the password has been reset. This issue has been patched in versions 4.2.27, 4.3.14, and 4.4.6. No known workarounds exist. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-613 Added Reference https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/commit/1631fb80e8029d2c5425a03a2297b93f7e225217 Added Reference https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/security/advisories/GHSA-f3q3-rmf7-9655