CVE-2025-31248
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.15%
Last modified
CVE-2025-31248 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.5, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.7.3. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.5, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.7.3. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 13.7.3 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.7.3 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 15.0, < 15.5 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122069Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122070Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122716Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-31248?
A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.5, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.7.3. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
How severe is CVE-2025-31248?
CVE-2025-31248 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-31248?
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-2025-31248?
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