#VU109442 Incorrect default permissions in macOS - CVE-2025-31262

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#VU109442 Incorrect default permissions in macOS - CVE-2025-31262

Published: May 20, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU109442
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-31262
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a application user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files and folders that are set by the PackageKit. A local application with modify protected parts of the file system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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