How severe is CVE-2025-2098?

CVE-2025-2098 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.4, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2025-2098 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-2098?

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-2025-2098 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-2098 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-8213.

When was CVE-2025-2098 published?

CVE-2025-2098 was published on 2025-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-2098

CVE-2025-2098 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.4. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-8213
Weakness: CWE-732
Published: 2025-03-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Fast CAD Reader application on MacOS was found to be installed with incorrect file permissions (rwxrwxrwx). This is inconsistent with standard macOS security practices, where applications should have drwxr-xr-x permissions. Incorrect permissions allow for Dylib Hijacking. Guest account, other users and applications can exploit this vulnerability for privilege escalation. This issue affects Fast CAD Reader in possibly all versions since the vendor has not responded to our messages. The tested version was 4.1.5

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-2098?: Fast CAD Reader application on MacOS was found to be installed with incorrect file permissions (rwxrwxrwx). This is inconsistent with standard macOS security practices, where applications should have drwxr-xr-x permissions. Incorrect permissions allow for Dylib Hijacking. Guest account, other users and applications can exploit this vulnerability for privilege escalation. This issue affects Fast CAD Reader in possibly all versions since the vendor has not responded to our messages. The tested version was 4.1.5
How severe is CVE-2025-2098?: CVE-2025-2098 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.4, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2025-2098 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2098?: 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-2025-2098 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-2098 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-8213.
When was CVE-2025-2098 published?: CVE-2025-2098 was published on 2025-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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