Improper Authorization in AppHouseKitchen AlDente Charge Limiter for macOS
CVE-2025-1078

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apphousekitchen

Status
Aldente Charge Limiter
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 February 2025

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-1078?

A vulnerability exists in the AppHouseKitchen AlDente Charge Limiter on macOS, specifically in the shouldAcceptNewConnection function of the XPC Service component. This flaw allows an attacker with local access to manipulate the authorization process, potentially leading to unauthorized actions within the system. It is essential for users to upgrade to version 1.30 to mitigate this risk, as the exploit has been publicly disclosed and is readily applicable.

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Affected Version(s)

AlDente Charge Limiter 1.0

AlDente Charge Limiter 1.1

AlDente Charge Limiter 1.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-1078 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.294844
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.294844
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.492529
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CVSS V4

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

winslow1984 (VulDB User)
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