CVE-2025-5317
mediumpriority · track · 22OT risk · elevatedEPSS 0.001 · 1 %ileEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-22
An improper access restriction to a folder in Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Mac (BEST) before 7.20.52.200087 allows local users with administrative privileges to bypass the configured uninstall password protection. An unauthorized user with sudo privileges can manually remove the application directory (/Applications/Endpoint Security for Mac.app/) and the related directories within /Library/Bitdefender/AVP without needing the uninstall password.
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode
ssvc
A stakeholder decision — act, attend, or track — from exploitation and impact.
weaknesses
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affected products (2)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
- bitdefender endpoint security< 7.20.52.200087nvdUScpe:2.3:a:bitdefender:endpoint_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
also known as (3)
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sources
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references (3)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/improper-access-restriction-to-critical-folder-in-bitdefender-endpoint-security-tools-for-mac/cnnvd
- https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/improper-access-restriction-to-critical-folder-in-bitdefender-endpoint-security-tools-for-mac/enisa_euvd
- https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/improper-access-restriction-to-critical-folder-in-bitdefender-endpoint-security-tools-for-mac/Vendor Advisorynvd
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