Vulnerability Description
MacOS version of Inkscape bundles a Python interpreter that inherits the Transparency, Consent, and Control (TCC) permissions granted by the user to the main application bundle. An attacker with local user access can invoke this interpreter with arbitrary commands or scripts, leveraging the application's previously granted TCC permissions to access user's files in privacy-protected folders without triggering user prompts. Accessing other resources beyond previously granted TCC permissions will prompt the user for approval in the name of Inkscape, potentially disguising attacker's malicious intent. This issue has been fixed in 1.4.3 version of Inkscape.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
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FAQ
What is CVE-2025-15523?
CVE-2025-15523 is a documented vulnerability. MacOS version of Inkscape bundles a Python interpreter that inherits the Transparency, Consent, and Control (TCC) permissions granted by the user to the main application bundle. An attacker with local...
How severe is CVE-2025-15523?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2025-15523. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-15523?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.