CVE-2025-31222

Name: CVE-2025-31222
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-05-12T22:15:22.963+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-31222 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A correctness issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5, macOS Sequoia 15.5, macOS Sonoma 14.7.6, macOS Ventura 13.7.6, tvOS 18.5, visionOS 2.5, watchOS 11.5. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A correctness issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5, macOS Sequoia 15.5, macOS Sonoma 14.7.6, macOS Ventura 13.7.6, tvOS 18.5, visionOS 2.5, watchOS 11.5. A user may be able to elevate privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 18.5
Apple	Iphone Os	< 18.5
Apple	Macos	< 13.7.6
Apple	Macos	>= 14.0, < 14.7.6
Apple	Macos	>= 15.0, < 15.5
Apple	Tvos	< 18.5
Apple	Visionos	< 2.5
Apple	Watchos	< 11.5

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/122404Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122716Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122717Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122718Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122720Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122721Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122722Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/May/10
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/May/12
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/May/5
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/May/7
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/May/8
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/May/9

Timeline

Published: May 12, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-31222?

How severe is CVE-2025-31222?

CVE-2025-31222 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-31222?

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