CVE-2025-1078: A vulnerability has been found in AppHouseKitchen AlDente Charge Limiter up to 1.29 on macOS and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects th...

Description

A vulnerability has been found in AppHouseKitchen AlDente Charge Limiter up to 1.29 on macOS and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function shouldAcceptNewConnection of the file com.apphousekitchen.aldente-pro.helper of the component XPC Service. The manipulation leads to improper authorization. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.30 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure and acted very professional.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

CVSS 4.0

4.8/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.15%

4.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 6, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-1078?

A vulnerability has been found in AppHouseKitchen AlDente Charge Limiter up to 1.29 on macOS and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function shouldAcceptNewConnection of the file com.apphousekitchen.aldente-pro.helper of the component XPC Service. The manipulation leads to improper authorization. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.30 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure and acted very professional.

How severe is CVE-2025-1078?

CVE-2025-1078 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-1078?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.