CVE-2025-5199

Name: CVE-2025-5199
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-07-12T00:15:23.46+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-5199 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Canonical Multipass up to and including version 1.15.1 on macOS, incorrect default permissions allow a local attacker to escalate privileges by modifying files executed with administrative privileges by a Launch Daemon during system startup.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Canonical Multipass up to and including version 1.15.1 on macOS, incorrect default permissions allow a local attacker to escalate privileges by modifying files executed with administrative privileges by a Launch Daemon during system startup.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.15%

4.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Canonical	Multipass	< 1.16.0

References

https://github.com/canonical/multipass/pull/4115Issue Tracking, Patch
https://github.com/canonical/multipass/security/advisories/GHSA-2j82-p5cq-62p3Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/canonical/multipass/security/advisories/GHSA-2j82-p5cq-62p3Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 12, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-5199?

How severe is CVE-2025-5199?

CVE-2025-5199 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5199?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST