CVE-2025-9815

Name: CVE-2025-9815
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-09-02T05:15:39.967+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-9815 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A weakness has been identified in alaneuler batteryKid up to 2.1 on macOS. The affected element is an unknown function of the file PrivilegeHelper/PrivilegeHelper.swift of the component NSXPCListener. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A weakness has been identified in alaneuler batteryKid up to 2.1 on macOS. The affected element is an unknown function of the file PrivilegeHelper/PrivilegeHelper.swift of the component NSXPCListener. This manipulation causes missing authentication. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be exploited.

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

CVSS 4.0

7.1/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/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

0.27%

18.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Alaneuler	Batterykid	<= 2.1

References

https://github.com/SwayZGl1tZyyy/n-days/blob/main/batteryKid/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/SwayZGl1tZyyy/n-days/blob/main/batteryKid/README.md#proof-of-conceptsExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.322142Permissions Required, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.322142Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?submit.641358Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/SwayZGl1tZyyy/n-days/blob/main/batteryKid/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/SwayZGl1tZyyy/n-days/blob/main/batteryKid/README.md#proof-of-conceptsExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 2, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-9815?

How severe is CVE-2025-9815?

CVE-2025-9815 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-9815?

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