CVE-2025-31201

Name: CVE-2025-31201
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-04-16T19:15:54.673+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 12.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-31201 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.4.1 and iPadOS 18.4.1, macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, tvOS 18.4.1, visionOS 2.4.1. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 12.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.4.1 and iPadOS 18.4.1, macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, tvOS 18.4.1, visionOS 2.4.1. An attacker with arbitrary read and write capability may be able to bypass Pointer Authentication. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on iOS.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

12.36%

95.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by May 8, 2025.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1220

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	>= 15.0, < 15.4.1
Apple	Tvos	< 18.4.1
Apple	Visionos	< 2.4.1
Apple	Ipados	< 18.4.1
Apple	Iphone Os	< 18.4.1

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/122282Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122400Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122401Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122402Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/26Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jun/14Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Oct/0Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Oct/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Oct/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/JGoyd/iOS-Attack-Chain-CVE-2025-31200-CVE-2025-31201/blob/main/Remote%20Crypto%20Attack%20Chain%20.mdBroken Link, Exploit
https://github.com/cisagov/vulnrichment/issues/200Issue Tracking
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-31201US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Apr 16, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-31201?

How severe is CVE-2025-31201?

CVE-2025-31201 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 12.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2025-31201?

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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Source: NVD / NIST