CVE-2025-8533

MEDIUMCVSS 6.9/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified

CVE-2025-8533 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.9/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was identified in the XPC services of Fantastical. The services failed to implement proper client authorization checks in its listener:shouldAcceptNewConnection method, unconditionally accepting requests from any local process. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability was identified in the XPC services of Fantastical. The services failed to implement proper client authorization checks in its listener:shouldAcceptNewConnection method, unconditionally accepting requests from any local process. As a result, any local, unprivileged process could connect to the XPC service and access its methods. This issue has been resolved in version 4.0.16.

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-8533?
A vulnerability was identified in the XPC services of Fantastical. The services failed to implement proper client authorization checks in its listener:shouldAcceptNewConnection method, unconditionally accepting requests from any local process. As a result, any local, unprivileged process could connect to the XPC service and access its methods. This issue has been resolved in version 4.0.16.
How severe is CVE-2025-8533?
CVE-2025-8533 has a CVSS score of 6.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8533?
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