How severe is CVE-2025-5687?

CVE-2025-5687 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-5687 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-5687?

CVE-2025-5687 affects Mozilla Vpn. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5687?

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-2025-5687 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-5687 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-18102.

When was CVE-2025-5687 published?

CVE-2025-5687 was published on 2025-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-5687

CVE-2025-5687 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Vpn with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-18102
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Mozilla Vpn
Published: 2025-06-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in Mozilla VPN on macOS allows privilege escalation from a normal user to root. *This bug only affects Mozilla VPN on macOS. Other operating systems are unaffected.*. This vulnerability was fixed in Mozilla VPN 2.28.0 (macOS).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-5687?: A vulnerability in Mozilla VPN on macOS allows privilege escalation from a normal user to root. *This bug only affects Mozilla VPN on macOS. Other operating systems are unaffected.*. This vulnerability was fixed in Mozilla VPN 2.28.0 (macOS).
How severe is CVE-2025-5687?: CVE-2025-5687 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-5687 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-5687?: CVE-2025-5687 affects Mozilla Vpn. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-5687?: 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-2025-5687 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-5687 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-18102.
When was CVE-2025-5687 published?: CVE-2025-5687 was published on 2025-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:vpn:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*

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