Weakness in iHongRen pptp-vpn on macOS Allows Missing Authentication
CVE-2025-11130

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Ihongren

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 September 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-11130?

A vulnerability has been detected in the iHongRen pptp-vpn software version 1.0 and 1.0.1 on macOS. This flaw exists within the shouldAcceptNewConnection function of the XPC Service, specifically in the HelpTool/HelperTool.m file. The issue leads to missing authentication, enabling potential exploitation through local access. Publicly available exploits suggest that attackers can leverage this weakness, which poses a risk to users. Despite early notifications to the vendor regarding this security issue, there has been no response.

Affected Version(s)

pptp-vpn 1.0

pptp-vpn 1.0.1

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.

References

CVSS V4

Score:
8.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
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

SwayZGl1tZyyy (VulDB User)
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