CVE-2025-31256

Name: CVE-2025-31256
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-05-12T22:15:25.363+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-31256 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.5. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.5. Hot corner may unexpectedly reveal a user’s deleted notes.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.16%

5.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	< 15.5

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/122716Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/May/7

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-31256?

The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.5. Hot corner may unexpectedly reveal a user’s deleted notes.

How severe is CVE-2025-31256?

CVE-2025-31256 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-31256?

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-2025-31256?

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Source: NVD / NIST