CVE-2025-10751
📋 TL;DR
MacForge 1.2.0 Beta 1 contains an insecure XPC service that allows local, unprivileged users to escalate privileges to root. This vulnerability enables attackers with local access to gain complete system control. Only users running this specific beta version are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- MacForge
📦 What is this software?
Macforge by Macenhance
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise with root-level persistence, data theft, and installation of backdoors or ransomware.
Likely Case
Local privilege escalation allowing attackers to bypass security controls, install unauthorized software, or access protected files.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper access controls and monitoring are in place, though privilege escalation remains possible.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires local access but is straightforward once access is obtained.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check for updates beyond 1.2.0 Beta 1
Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/MacEnhance/MacForge
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Open MacForge. 2. Check for updates in preferences. 3. Install latest version. 4. Restart system.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Uninstall MacForge
allRemove the vulnerable software entirely
sudo rm -rf /Applications/MacForge.app
sudo rm -rf ~/Library/Application\ Support/MacForge
Disable XPC Service
allPrevent the vulnerable service from running
sudo launchctl unload /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.macenhance.MacForgeHelper.plist
sudo rm /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.macenhance.MacForgeHelper.plist
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict local user access to systems running MacForge
- Implement strict monitoring for privilege escalation attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check MacForge version in About dialog or run: defaults read /Applications/MacForge.app/Contents/Info.plist CFBundleShortVersionStringCheck Version:
defaults read /Applications/MacForge.app/Contents/Info.plist CFBundleShortVersionStringVerify Fix Applied:
Verify version is not 1.2.0 Beta 1 and check that XPC service is not running: launchctl list | grep macforge📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unexpected privilege escalation events
- MacForge XPC service activity from non-admin users
Network Indicators:
- Local privilege escalation typically has minimal network indicators
SIEM Query:
process_name:"MacForge" AND event_type:"privilege_escalation"