CVE-2025-31229

Name: CVE-2025-31229
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-07-30T00:15:30.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-31229 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6. Passcode may be read aloud by VoiceOver.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.68%

47.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-261

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 18.6
Apple	Iphone Os	< 18.6

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/124147Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/30

Timeline

Published: Jul 30, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-31229?

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6. Passcode may be read aloud by VoiceOver.

How severe is CVE-2025-31229?

CVE-2025-31229 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-31229?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-31229?

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Source: NVD / NIST