CVE-2025-9190 TCC Bypass via misconfigured Node fuses in Cursor
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code inheriting Cursor's TCC permissions due to misconfigured Node fuses, bypassing macOS security controls.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-9190?
CVE-2025-9190 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cursor, published on 26 Aug 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-276
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-9190?
How do I fix CVE-2025-9190?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-9190 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-9190 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-9190 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4hgf-jjp9-hfq5.