CVE-2025-31256
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.16%
Last modified
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/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 | < 15.5 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122716Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- 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.
How Strix Helps
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