CVE-2025-5687: A vulnerability in Mozilla VPN on macOS allows privilege escalation from a normal user to root. *This bug only

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-5687?

vpn: upgrade to 2.28.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-5687 being exploited?

CVE-2025-5687 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-5687 affect?

CVE-2025-5687 affects vpn. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A vulnerability in Mozilla VPN on macOS allows privilege escalation from a normal user to root. *This bug only affects Mozilla VPN on macOS. Other operating systems are unaffected.*. This vulnerability was fixed in Mozilla VPN 2.28.0 (macOS

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2025-5687 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting vpn. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability in Mozilla VPN on macOS allows privilege escalation from a normal user to root. *This bug only affects Mozilla VPN on macOS. Other operating systems are unaffected.*. This vulnerability was fixed in Mozilla VPN 2.28.0 (macOS).

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 98%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269
Published	2025-06-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Mozilla Corporation · Vendor: mozilla

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-06-11 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mozilla vpn UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.28.0

Fixed in: 2.28.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy vpn || rpm -q vpn || vpn --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.28.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade vpn

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade vpn

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-5687?

vpn: upgrade to 2.28.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-5687 being exploited?

CVE-2025-5687 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-5687 affect?

CVE-2025-5687 affects vpn. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A vulnerability in Mozilla VPN on macOS allows privilege escalation from a normal user to root. *This bug only affects Mozilla VPN on macOS. Other operating systems are unaffected.*. This vulnerability was fixed in Mozilla VPN 2.28.0 (macOS

How urgent is CVE-2025-5687?

Priority 28/100. High severity

Software pages

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References

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