CVE-2025-57489: n/a
Incorrect access control in the SDAgent component of Shirt Pocket SuperDuper! v3.10 allows attackers to escalate privileges to root due to the improper use of a setuid binary.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-57489 describes an incorrect access control vulnerability in the SDAgent component of Shirt Pocket SuperDuper! version 3.10. The issue arises from improper handling of a setuid binary, which can be exploited by attackers to escalate privileges to root. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no information about an available patch or vendor advisory at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with network access to escalate privileges to root on the affected system. This results in full system compromise, including complete control over confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system and its data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the vulnerable component and monitor for suspicious activity related to privilege escalation attempts.
CVE-2025-57489: n/a
Description
Incorrect access control in the SDAgent component of Shirt Pocket SuperDuper! v3.10 allows attackers to escalate privileges to root due to the improper use of a setuid binary.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-57489 describes an incorrect access control vulnerability in the SDAgent component of Shirt Pocket SuperDuper! version 3.10. The issue arises from improper handling of a setuid binary, which can be exploited by attackers to escalate privileges to root. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no information about an available patch or vendor advisory at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with network access to escalate privileges to root on the affected system. This results in full system compromise, including complete control over confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system and its data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the vulnerable component and monitor for suspicious activity related to privilege escalation attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2025-08-17T00:00:00.000Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 692db927f910530b0eb0724c
Added to database: 12/01/2025, 15:49:59 UTC
Last enriched: 07/05/2026, 21:30:47 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:51 UTC
Views: 244
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