Missing Authentication Vulnerability in alaneuler batteryKid for macOS
CVE-2025-9815

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Alaneuler

Status
Batterykid
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 September 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-9815?

A vulnerability has been discovered in alaneuler batteryKid version 2.1 for macOS, specifically relating to the functionality within PrivilegeHelper.swift of the NSXPCListener component. This flaw allows attackers to exploit missing authentication mechanisms, potentially enabling unauthorized actions on the local system. Publicly available exploits demonstrate the feasibility of conducting such attacks, underscoring the importance of immediate remediation to protect sensitive operations.

Affected Version(s)

batteryKid 2.0

batteryKid 2.1

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.

CVE-2025-9815 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.322142
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.322142
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.641358
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
8.5
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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