How severe is CVE-2025-10016?

CVE-2025-10016 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2025-10016 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-10016?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-10016 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-10016 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-29539.

When was CVE-2025-10016 published?

CVE-2025-10016 was published on 2025-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-10016

CVE-2025-10016 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-29539
Weakness: CWE-863
Published: 2025-09-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Sparkle framework includes a helper tool Autoupdate. Due to lack of authentication of connecting clients a local unprivileged attacker can request installation of crafted malicious PKG file by racing to connect to the daemon when other app spawns it as root. This results in local privilege escalation to root privileges. It is worth noting that it is possible to spawn Autopudate manually via Installer XPC service. However this requires the victim to enter credentials upon system authorization dialog creation that can be modified by the attacker. This issue was fixed in version 2.7.2

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-10016?: The Sparkle framework includes a helper tool Autoupdate. Due to lack of authentication of connecting clients a local unprivileged attacker can request installation of crafted malicious PKG file by racing to connect to the daemon when other app spawns it as root. This results in local privilege escalation to root privileges. It is worth noting that it is possible to spawn Autopudate manually via Installer XPC service. However this requires the victim to enter credentials upon system authorization dialog creation that can be modified by the attacker. This issue was fixed in version 2.7.2
How severe is CVE-2025-10016?: CVE-2025-10016 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2025-10016 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-10016?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-10016 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-10016 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-29539.
When was CVE-2025-10016 published?: CVE-2025-10016 was published on 2025-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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