CVE-2025-7226: INVT HMITool · Out-of-bounds Write
Affects INVT HMIToolSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- 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:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 21 Jul 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| INVT HMITool | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Implement strict file handling policies: Restrict the opening of VPM files to trusted sources only and educate users about the risks of opening files from unverified origins. 2. Employ network segmentation and application whitelisting to limit the exposure of systems running INVT HMITool, reducing the attack surface. 3. Use endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor for suspicious process behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. 4. Temporarily disable or restrict the use of INVT HMITool version 7.1.011 where feasible until a patch is available. 5. Apply strict email filtering and web content scanning to block malicious attachments or links that could deliver crafted VPM files. 6. Monitor vendor communications closely for patch releases or official workarounds and prioritize timely deployment. 7. Conduct user awareness training focused on recognizing social engineering tactics that could lead to exploitation. 8. Consider deploying sandbox environments for opening untrusted VPM files to contain potential exploitation attempts.
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-25048.