CVE-2025-7226
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedINVT 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.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · high confidenceINVT HMITool contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability when parsing VPM files. The flaw results from improper validation of user-supplied data during VPM file parsing, allowing an attacker to write past the end of an allocated buffer. Successful exploitation enables arbitrary code execution in the context of the current process.
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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data= 7.1.011CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Local
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Verify Invt Hmitool installationCheck the system for installed copies of Invt HMITool software by reviewing installed programs in the system control panel or using program inventory toolsAffected if Invt HMITool version 7.1.011 is present on the system
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Confirm exact version numberLocate and read the version information for the installed HMITool application, typically found in program properties, about dialog, or version metadataAffected if The installed version is exactly 7.1.011
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Check for VPM file handling capabilityVerify that the HMITool installation includes VPM file parsing functionality by examining the installed modules or feature setAffected if VPM file parsing modules are present and functional in the installation
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Review recent VPM file accessExamine system logs, recent documents, or file access history for any VPM files that have been opened, particularly from untrusted or unknown sourcesAffected if The software has recently processed VPM files, especially from untrusted sources
A system is affected if Invt HMITool version 7.1.011 is installed and the software has access to or has processed VPM files.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
From vendor dataUsers should avoid opening untrusted VPM files from untrusted sources. Organizations should implement file validation policies and monitor for vendor patches to address this vulnerability.
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- Review / QA2.0 h
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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