CVE-2025-31187
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.23%
Last modified
CVE-2025-31187 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 13.7.5 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.7.5 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 15.0, < 15.4 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122373Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122374Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122375Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-31187?
This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
How severe is CVE-2025-31187?
CVE-2025-31187 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-31187?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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