Vulnerability in Apple macOS
CVE-2025-64723
Arduino IDE is an integrated development environment. Prior to version 2.3.7, Arduino IDE for macOS was configured with overly permissive security entitlements that could bypass macOS Hardened Runtime protections. This configuration allows attackers to inject malicious dynamic libraries into the application process, gaining access to all TCC (Transparency, Consent, and Control) permissions granted to the application. The fix is included starting from the `2.3.7 ` release.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.001 (1.9th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 2nd percentile — 1.9% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.001 · newest: 0.001 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Apple macOS
- Arduino Arduino-Ide — versions < 2.3.7
- Arduino Ide
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- github.com/arduino/arduino-ide/security/advisories/GHSA-vf5j-xhwq-8vqj (Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- github.com/arduino/arduino-ide/pull/2805 (Issue Tracking)
- github.com/arduino/arduino-ide/commit/1fa0fd31c8d6b62f19332e33713a8c5b0f4ed6f9 (Patch)
- github.com/arduino/arduino-ide/releases/tag/2.3.7 (Product, Release Notes)
- support.arduino.cc/hc/en-us/articles/24329484618652-ASEC-25-004-Arduino-IDE-v2-… (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-64723?
- CVE-2025-64723 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 4.4/10. Published 2025-12-18.
- How severe is CVE-2025-64723?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.4 out of 10.