How severe is CVE-2025-5199?

CVE-2025-5199 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-5199 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.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-5199?

CVE-2025-5199 affects Canonical Multipass. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5199?

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-2025-5199 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-5199 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-21190.

When was CVE-2025-5199 published?

CVE-2025-5199 was published on 2025-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-5199

CVE-2025-5199 is a high-severity vulnerability in Canonical Multipass with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-21190
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Canonical Multipass
Published: 2025-07-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Canonical Multipass up to and including version 1.15.1 on macOS, incorrect default permissions allow a local attacker to escalate privileges by modifying files executed with administrative privileges by a Launch Daemon during system startup.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-5199?: In Canonical Multipass up to and including version 1.15.1 on macOS, incorrect default permissions allow a local attacker to escalate privileges by modifying files executed with administrative privileges by a Launch Daemon during system startup.
How severe is CVE-2025-5199?: CVE-2025-5199 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-5199 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.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-5199?: CVE-2025-5199 affects Canonical Multipass. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-5199?: 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-2025-5199 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-5199 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-21190.
When was CVE-2025-5199 published?: CVE-2025-5199 was published on 2025-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:canonical:multipass:*:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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