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The Sparkle Updater framework does not set HTTPS everywhere allowing remote command execution attacks. This attack will apparently work if allowing any app to run is set on OSX. Otherwise you get blocked by Quarantine and Gatekeeper, both prevent signed and unsigned applications from being automatically run without the user’s consent.

Src:https://www.evilsocket.net/2016/01/30/osx-mass-pwning-using-bettercap-and-the-sparkle-updater-vulnerability/