CVE-2025-9190

The configuration of Cursor on macOS, specifically the "RunAsNode" fuse enabled, allows a local attacker with unprivileged access to execute arbitrary code that inherits Cursor TCC (Transparency, Consent, and Control) permissions. Acquired resource access is limited to previously granted permissions by the user. Accessing other resources beyond previously granted TCC permissions will prompt the user for approval in the name of Cursor, potentially disguising attacker's malicious intent. This issue was detected in 15.4.1 version of Cursor. Project maintainers decided not to fix this issue, because a scenario including a local attacker falls outside their defined threat model.

CVSS

No CVSS.

References

Link	Resource
https://afine.com/threat-of-tcc-bypasses-on-macos/#cooking-cursor-app
https://cert.pl/posts/2025/08/tcc-bypass/
https://github.com/cursor/cursor
https://github.com/cursor/cursor/security/advisories/GHSA-xp8w-f7f4-r544

Configurations

No configuration.

History

26 Aug 2025, 13:15

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2025-08-26 13:15

Updated : 2025-08-26 13:41

NVD link : CVE-2025-9190

Mitre link : CVE-2025-9190

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-9190

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-276

Incorrect Default Permissions

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