CVE-2025-10015
TCC Bypass via Downloader XPC Service in Sparkle
Description
The Sparkle framework includes an XPC service Downloader.xpc, by default this service is private to the application its bundled with. A local unprivileged attacker can register this XPC service globally which will inherit TCC permissions of the application. Lack of validation of connecting client allows the attacker to copy TCC-protected files to an arbitrary location. Access to other resources beyond granted-permissions requires user interaction with a system prompt asking for permission. This issue was fixed in version 2.7.2
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 16, 2025, 10:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 16, 2025, 12:49 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-10015
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 4bb8329e-dd38-46c1-aafb-9bf32bcb93c6 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Sparkle framework to version 2.7.2.
- Review XPC service configurations.
- Restrict global registration of XPC services.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-10015.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://cert.pl/en/posts/2025/09/CVE-2025-10015 | |
| https://github.com/sparkle-project/Sparkle | |
| https://github.com/sparkle-project/Sparkle/discussions/2764 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-10015 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-10015
weaknesses.
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Vulnerabilities in Sparkle software
Vulnerabilities in Sparkle software CVE ID CVE-2025-10015 Publication date 16 September 2025 Vendor Sparkle Project Product Sparkle Vulnerable versions All before 2.7.2 Vulnerability type (CWE) Incorr ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2025-10015 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 16, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Sparkle framework includes an XPC service Downloader.xpc, by default this service is private to the application its bundled with. A local unprivileged attacker can register this XPC service globally which will inherit TCC permissions of the application. Lack of validation of connecting client allows the attacker to copy TCC-protected files to an arbitrary location. Access to other resources beyond granted-permissions requires user interaction with a system prompt asking for permission. This issue was fixed in version 2.7.2 Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-863 Added Reference https://cert.pl/en/posts/2025/09/CVE-2025-10015 Added Reference https://github.com/sparkle-project/Sparkle Added Reference https://github.com/sparkle-project/Sparkle/discussions/2764