Vulnerability Description
The Sparkle framework includes a helper tool Autoupdate. Due to lack of authentication of connecting clients a local unprivileged attacker can request installation of crafted malicious PKG file by racing to connect to the daemon when other app spawns it as root. This results in local privilege escalation to root privileges. It is worth noting that it is possible to spawn Autopudate manually via Installer XPC service. However this requires the victim to enter credentials upon system authorization dialog creation that can be modified by the attacker. This issue was fixed in version 2.7.2
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://cert.pl/en/posts/2025/09/CVE-2025-10015
- https://github.com/sparkle-project/Sparkle
- https://github.com/sparkle-project/Sparkle/discussions/2764
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-10016?
CVE-2025-10016 is a documented vulnerability. The Sparkle framework includes a helper tool Autoupdate. Due to lack of authentication of connecting clients a local unprivileged attacker can request installation of crafted malicious PKG file by ra...
How severe is CVE-2025-10016?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2025-10016. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-10016?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.