What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-62686?

CVE-2025-62686 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.2 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Installation Manager are affected by CVE-2025-62686?

CVE-2025-62686 presents moderate security risk, a improper privilege management vulnerability rated CVSS 6.2. Attackers could gain access beyond their authorized level.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-62686?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-62686. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-62686?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems running the Plugin Alliance InstallationHelper service included with and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Installation Manager CVE-2025-62686

EUVD-2025-200988 MEDIUM

Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269)

2025-12-03 cve@mitre.org

Privilege Escalation Apple RCE Installation Manager macOS

6.2

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.2 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

EUVD ID Assigned

Mar 15, 2026 - 16:14 euvd

EUVD-2025-200988

Analysis Generated

Mar 15, 2026 - 16:14 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Dec 18, 2025 - 20:53 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Dec 03, 2025 - 17:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.2

DescriptionCVE.org

A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Plugin Alliance InstallationHelper service included with Plugin Alliance Installation Manager v1.4.0 on macOS. Due to the absence of a hardened runtime and a __RESTRICT segment, a local user may exploit the DYLD_INSERT_LIBRARIES environment variable to inject a dynamic library, potentially resulting in code execution with elevated privileges.

Analysis

Technical ContextAI

Privilege escalation allows a low-privileged user or process to gain elevated permissions beyond what was originally authorized. This vulnerability is classified as Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269).

RemediationAI

Apply the principle of least privilege. Keep systems patched. Monitor for suspicious privilege changes. Use mandatory access controls (SELinux, AppArmor).