Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
SuperDuper! for macOS 3.10 and earlier has a local privilege issue. Someone with local access could alter a default task template so SuperDuper! runs their preflight script as root with Full Disk Access, bypassing macOS privacy controls. This is most urgent for Macs where untrusted users or malware may already run locally.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority endpoint remediation for Macs running SuperDuper!. It is not described as remotely exploitable, but it can turn local access into root access with broad data visibility. Prioritize shared, high-value, or security-sensitive Macs first.
Technical view
CVE-2025-61229 is a CWE-284 improper access control issue in Shirt Pocket SuperDuper! 3.10 and earlier. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.4, vector AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The described impact is arbitrary preflight script execution with root privileges and Full Disk Access via modification of the default task template.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to macOS systems with SuperDuper! 3.10 or earlier installed. The attacker must be local, but the CVSS vector lists no required privileges or user interaction. Systems used by multiple users, contractors, or already exposed to endpoint malware carry higher risk.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV in the supplied data. This is still serious because successful exploitation could bypass macOS privacy controls and give root-level access to sensitive data through Full Disk Access.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description and vendor references. The affected range is stated as 3.10 and earlier, and the vendor reference indicates a SuperDuper! v3.11 security update. No exploit details, indicators of compromise, or broader affected product list are provided in the supplied sources.
Mitigation direction
- Identify Macs running SuperDuper! and record installed versions.
- Update SuperDuper! to the vendor security update v3.11 or later, if available.
- If updating is delayed, restrict local access to affected Macs.
- Monitor vendor guidance for any additional remediation or configuration steps.
Validation and detection
- Confirm SuperDuper! version is newer than 3.10 after remediation.
- Review endpoint inventory for remaining SuperDuper! 3.10 or earlier installs.
- Check macOS logs and EDR telemetry for suspicious SuperDuper! preflight script activity.
- Verify local user access is limited on systems still awaiting update.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.55.9CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.4HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/SuperDuperDescription.htmlCVE reference, mitre
- https://www.shirtpocket.com/blog/index.php/shadedgrey/comments/superduper_security_update_v311/CVE reference, mitre
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Improper Access Control
Improper Access Control represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.