CVE-2015-1130
Published: February 10, 2022
Official Description
The XPC implementation in Admin Framework in Apple OS X before 10.10.3 allows local users to bypass authentication and obtain admin privileges.
CISA KEV Advisory
Apple OS X Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
The XPC implementation in Admin Framework in Apple OS X before 10.10.3 allows local users to bypass authentication and obtain admin privileges.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Risk Analysis
This flaw in Apple OS X allows a local user to bypass authentication and gain administrative privileges. The high EPSS score of 0.21065 indicates a significant likelihood of exploitation, making this a critical concern. Its inclusion in CISA's KEV further confirms active exploitation.
This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild, and its presence in CISA's KEV confirms its use by threat actors. The local nature of the exploit means an attacker would need prior access to the system.
Users should update Apple OS X to version 10.10.3 or later to mitigate this privilege escalation vulnerability. Implement strong user access controls and regularly review administrative privileges.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2015-1130 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2015-1130 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (1)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2015-1130 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1