CVE-2025-31194
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.94%
Last modified
CVE-2025-31194 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5. A Shortcut may run with admin privileges without authentication.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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-2025-31194?
An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5. A Shortcut may run with admin privileges without authentication.
How severe is CVE-2025-31194?
CVE-2025-31194 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-31194?
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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