How severe is CVE-2025-1078?

CVE-2025-1078 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-1078 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-1078?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-1078 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-1078 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-1992.

When was CVE-2025-1078 published?

CVE-2025-1078 was published on 2025-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-1078

CVE-2025-1078 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-266.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 4.3
CVSS v4: 4.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-1992
Weakness: CWE-266
Published: 2025-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

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 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-1078 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-1078?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-1078 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-1078 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-1992.
When was CVE-2025-1078 published?: CVE-2025-1078 was published on 2025-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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