CVE-2025-5317
Improper access restriction to critical folder in Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Mac
Description
An improper access restriction to a folder in Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Mac (BEST) before 7.20.52.200087 allows local users with administrative privileges to bypass the configured uninstall password protection. An unauthorized user with sudo privileges can manually remove the application directory (/Applications/Endpoint Security for Mac.app/) and the related directories within /Library/Bitdefender/AVP without needing the uninstall password.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 11, 2025, 8:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 11, 2025, 9:15 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-5317
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
that
are
affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | b3d5ebe7-963e-41fb-98e1-2edaeabb8f82 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Mac.
- Apply vendor-supplied security patches.
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-2025-5317.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/improper-access-restriction-to-critical-folder-in-bitdefender-endpoint-security-tools-for-mac/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-5317 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-5317
weaknesses.
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CVE-2025-5317 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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CVE-2025-5317 vulnerability over time.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 11, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/improper-access-restriction-to-critical-folder-in-bitdefender-endpoint-security-tools-for-mac/ Removed Reference https://bitdefender.com/consumer/security-advisories/improper-access-restriction-to-critical-folder-in-bitdefender-endpoint-security-tools-for-mac -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 11, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An improper access restriction to a folder in Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Mac (BEST) before 7.20.52.200087 allows local users with administrative privileges to bypass the configured uninstall password protection. An unauthorized user with sudo privileges can manually remove the application directory (/Applications/Endpoint Security for Mac.app/) and the related directories within /Library/Bitdefender/AVP without needing the uninstall password. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/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-862 Added Reference https://bitdefender.com/consumer/security-advisories/improper-access-restriction-to-critical-folder-in-bitdefender-endpoint-security-tools-for-mac