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CVE-2025-7224: INVT HMITool · Out-of-bounds Write

Affects INVT HMIToolSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.

Data as of 12 Nov 2026, 23:24 UTC

CVSS 3.0 base score
7.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 15% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 21 Jul 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 13 Nov 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
INVT HMIToolAffected
  • =7.1.011
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

Organizations should implement targeted mitigations beyond generic advice. First, restrict the use of INVT HMITool to trusted personnel and environments, minimizing exposure to untrusted files or websites. Employ application whitelisting and sandboxing techniques to limit the execution context of HMITool and contain potential exploitation. Network segmentation should be enforced to isolate systems running HMITool from broader corporate and operational networks, reducing lateral movement risks. User training focused on recognizing phishing and social engineering attempts is critical to prevent the initial user interaction required for exploitation. Monitoring and logging of file access and process behavior related to HMITool should be enhanced to detect anomalous activities. Regularly check for vendor updates and apply patches promptly once available.

Description

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-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-25045.

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