CVE-2025-57443 — MEDIUM (5.1)

Vulnerability Description

FrostWire 6.14.0-build-326 for macOS contains permissive entitlements (allow-dyld-environment-variables, disable-library-validation) that allow unprivileged local attackers to inject code into the FrostWire process via the DYLD_INSERT_LIBRARIES environment variable. This allows escalated privileges to arbitrary TCC-approved directories.

CVSS Score

5.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

References

https://github.com/SwayZGl1tZyyy/vulnerability-research/tree/main/CVE-2025-57443

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-57443?

CVE-2025-57443 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). FrostWire 6.14.0-build-326 for macOS contains permissive entitlements (allow-dyld-environment-variables, disable-library-validation) that allow unprivileged local attackers to inject code into the Fro...

How severe is CVE-2025-57443?

CVE-2025-57443 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-57443?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.