CVE-2025-43931
CWE-640Published: July 7, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
flask-boilerplate through a170e7c allows account takeover via the password reset feature because SERVER_NAME is not configured and thus a reset depends on the Host HTTP header.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-43931 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (2)
Quick Facts
Related CVEs (CWE-640)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-43931 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts