CVE-2025-8672: TCC Bypass via Inherited Permissions in Bundled Interpreter in GIMP.app
MacOS version of GIMP bundles a Python interpreter that inherits the Transparency, Consent, and Control (TCC) permissions granted by the user to the main application bundle. An attacker with local user access can invoke this interpreter with arbitrary commands or scripts, leveraging the application's previously granted TCC permissions to access user's files in privacy-protected folders without triggering user prompts. Accessing other resources beyond previously granted TCC permissions will prompt the user for approval in the name of GIMP, potentially disguising attacker's malicious intent.
This issue has been fixed in 3.1.4.2 version of GIMP.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-8672?
CVE-2025-8672 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for local exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8672?
To mitigate CVE-2025-8672, users should update GIMP to the latest version that addresses the vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-8672?
CVE-2025-8672 affects users of GIMP on macOS versions up to 3.1.4.2.
What kind of exploit is possible with CVE-2025-8672?
An attacker with local user access can exploit CVE-2025-8672 to execute arbitrary commands through the bundled Python interpreter.
What does TCC permissions mean in the context of CVE-2025-8672?
TCC permissions refer to the Transparency, Consent, and Control model in macOS that manages application permissions, which are inherited by the Python interpreter in this vulnerability.