CVE-2025-10751 is a vulnerability identified in MacEnhance's MacForge product, specifically version 1.2.0 Beta 1. The issue stems from an insecure XPC (interprocess communication) service that improperly assigns permissions, classified under CWE-732 (Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource). This misconfiguration allows a local, unprivileged user to escalate their privileges to root level on the affected macOS system. The vulnerability does not require user interaction or additional authentication, making it easier to exploit for anyone with local access. The CVSS 4.0 score of 9.3 reflects the critical nature of this flaw, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and low attack complexity. The vulnerability affects the core security model of macOS by allowing privilege escalation through IPC, which is a fundamental mechanism for communication between processes. Although no public exploits have been reported yet, the potential for abuse is significant, especially in environments where MacForge is installed and local user access is possible. The lack of a patch at the time of publication increases the urgency for organizations to implement interim mitigations. This vulnerability underscores the importance of secure permission settings in IPC services and the risks posed by beta software versions in production environments.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a critical risk primarily in environments where MacForge 1.2.0 Beta 1 is deployed, such as software development, IT operations, or creative industries relying on macOS. Successful exploitation grants root privileges to local users, potentially leading to full system compromise, unauthorized data access, and disruption of services. This can result in significant confidentiality breaches, integrity violations through unauthorized modifications, and availability impacts if attackers disable or manipulate system components. The threat is particularly severe in multi-user systems or shared workstations common in enterprise settings. Given the high CVSS score and ease of exploitation, attackers with local access could leverage this vulnerability to establish persistent, high-privilege footholds. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, especially as exploit code may emerge rapidly after disclosure. European organizations must consider the regulatory implications of such a breach, including GDPR data protection requirements, which mandate strict controls over unauthorized access and data integrity.

1. Immediately restrict local user access to systems running MacForge 1.2.0 Beta 1, limiting usage to trusted administrators only. 2. Monitor system logs and IPC activity for unusual or unauthorized privilege escalation attempts, focusing on XPC service interactions. 3. Disable or uninstall MacForge if it is not essential, especially the vulnerable beta version, until a vendor patch is released. 4. Implement application whitelisting and endpoint protection solutions that can detect and block unauthorized privilege escalation behaviors. 5. Use macOS security features such as System Integrity Protection (SIP) and Full Disk Encryption to reduce the impact of potential exploits. 6. Engage with MacEnhance for timely updates and apply patches as soon as they become available. 7. Conduct internal audits to identify all instances of MacForge deployment and ensure vulnerable versions are remediated. 8. Educate local users about the risks of running beta software in production and enforce strict software installation policies. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on access control, monitoring, and proactive software management tailored to this specific IPC privilege escalation vulnerability.