Description
Arduino IDE is an integrated development environment. Prior to version 2.3.7, Arduino IDE for macOS was configured with overly permissive security entitlements that could bypass macOS Hardened Runtime protections. This configuration allows attackers to inject malicious dynamic libraries into the application process, gaining access to all TCC (Transparency, Consent, and Control) permissions granted to the application. The fix is included starting from the `2.3.7 ` release.
References (5)
Core 5
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://github.com/arduino/arduino-ide/security/advisories/GHSA-vf5j-xhwq-8vqj
Issue Tracking x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/arduino/arduino-ide/pull/2805
Patch x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/arduino/arduino-ide/commit/1fa0fd31c8d6b62f19332e33713a8c5b0f4ed6f9
Release Notes x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/arduino/arduino-ide/releases/tag/2.3.7
Various Sources x_refsource_misc
https://support.arduino.cc/hc/en-us/articles/24329484618652-ASEC-25-004-Arduino-IDE-v2-3-7-Resolves-Multiple-Vulnerabilities
Scores
CVSS v3
4.4
EPSS
0.0011
EPSS Percentile
1.3%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-276
Status
published
Products (1)
arduino/arduino_ide
< 2.3.7
Published
Dec 18, 2025
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026