Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
SuperDuper! 3.11 and earlier may let a local attacker turn a backup task template into a path for running attacker-controlled package scripts with root privileges and Full Disk Access. That can bypass macOS privacy controls and expose sensitive data.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority endpoint hardening issue where SuperDuper! is deployed. It is not described as remotely exploitable, but it can convert local access into root-level execution with broad data access.
Technical view
The issue is described as CWE-276. A local attacker with low privileges can modify the default task template so SuperDuper! installs an arbitrary package whose shell scripts execute as root with Full Disk Access. CVSS is 7.8, local vector, low complexity, no user interaction.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to macOS systems running Shirt Pocket SuperDuper! 3.11 or earlier. It requires local access, so internet-facing exposure is not indicated. Shared workstations, developer Macs, and systems where malware may already have user-level execution are higher concern.
Exploitation context
The provided bundle does not show active exploitation. KEV is false, and no cited source claims exploitation in the wild. The practical risk is post-compromise privilege escalation and privacy-control bypass on affected Macs.
Researcher notes
Affected metadata in the bundle is sparse, but the description names SuperDuper! 3.11 and earlier. The vendor release reference suggests 3.12 is relevant, but the bundle does not provide detailed fix notes. Avoid assuming exploit availability or patch behavior beyond vendor guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Macs for SuperDuper! installations and versions.
- Prioritize review of systems running SuperDuper! 3.11 or earlier.
- Check Shirt Pocket guidance and the SuperDuper! 3.12 release information.
- Restrict local account access on affected Macs until remediated.
- Review template and package locations for unexpected modifications.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed SuperDuper! versions on managed macOS endpoints.
- Check whether default task templates are writable by non-admin users.
- Review endpoint logs for unexpected package installs tied to SuperDuper!.
- Verify Full Disk Access grants for SuperDuper! align with policy.
- Confirm remediation against vendor guidance, not assumptions.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
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7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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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_v312_now_availableCVE reference, mitre
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