How severe is CVE-2025-11921?

CVE-2025-11921 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2025-11921 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-11921?

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-2025-11921 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-11921 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-198806.

When was CVE-2025-11921 published?

CVE-2025-11921 was published on 2025-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-11921

CVE-2025-11921 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.5. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-198806
Weakness: CWE-77
Published: 2025-11-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

iStats contains an insecure XPC service that allows local, unprivileged users to escalate their privileges to root via command injection.This issue affects iStats: 7.10.4.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-11921?: iStats contains an insecure XPC service that allows local, unprivileged users to escalate their privileges to root via command injection.This issue affects iStats: 7.10.4.
How severe is CVE-2025-11921?: CVE-2025-11921 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2025-11921 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-11921?: 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-2025-11921 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-11921 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-198806.
When was CVE-2025-11921 published?: CVE-2025-11921 was published on 2025-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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