CVE-2025-10751 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting MacForge version 1.2.0 Beta 1, a macOS application developed by MacEnhance. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-732, which pertains to incorrect permission assignment for critical resources. Specifically, MacForge contains an insecure XPC (Cross-Process Communication) service that allows local, unprivileged users to escalate their privileges to root. XPC services are used in macOS to enable communication between processes with different privilege levels. In this case, the insecure configuration or permission settings of the XPC service expose a critical security flaw. An attacker with local access to the system can exploit this vulnerability without requiring user interaction or elevated privileges initially. The CVSS 4.0 score is 8.5 (high), reflecting the ease of exploitation (low attack complexity), no need for user interaction, and the significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, as the attacker gains root privileges. The vulnerability does not require network access (local vector) and does not involve scope changes or authentication. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches have been linked yet. This vulnerability poses a serious risk to the affected systems, as root access compromises the entire system security, allowing attackers to install malware, exfiltrate data, or disrupt system operations.

For European organizations, this vulnerability presents a significant risk, especially those using MacForge 1.2.0 Beta 1 in their environments. Organizations relying on macOS systems for development, creative work, or IT management could be exposed to local privilege escalation attacks. The impact includes potential full system compromise, unauthorized access to sensitive data, disruption of business operations, and the possibility of lateral movement within internal networks if attackers gain root access on a single machine. Although exploitation requires local access, this could be achieved through social engineering, physical access, or leveraging other vulnerabilities to gain initial foothold. The lack of user interaction requirement increases the risk of automated or stealthy exploitation. Given the high CVSS score and root-level impact, the vulnerability could lead to severe confidentiality breaches and integrity violations, undermining trust in affected systems and potentially causing regulatory compliance issues under GDPR if personal data is compromised.

Immediate mitigation steps include restricting local access to systems running MacForge 1.2.0 Beta 1 to trusted users only and monitoring for unusual local activity indicative of privilege escalation attempts. Organizations should audit and harden macOS systems by disabling or limiting the use of vulnerable XPC services where possible. Employing endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions that can detect privilege escalation behaviors is recommended. Since no official patch is currently available, consider rolling back to a previous stable version of MacForge that is not affected or temporarily uninstalling the application if feasible. Additionally, implement strict physical security controls to prevent unauthorized local access. Regularly review and update macOS security configurations and apply system updates promptly to reduce the attack surface. Finally, maintain comprehensive logging and alerting to detect exploitation attempts early.