CVE-2025-31262
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.14%
Last modified
CVE-2025-31262 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3, macOS Sequoia 15.3, tvOS 18.3, visionOS 2.3, watchOS 11.3. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3, macOS Sequoia 15.3, tvOS 18.3, visionOS 2.3, watchOS 11.3. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 18.3 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 18.3 |
| Apple | Macos | < 15.3 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 18.3 |
| Apple | Visionos | < 2.3 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 11.3 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122066Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122068Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122071Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122072Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122073Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-31262?
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3, macOS Sequoia 15.3, tvOS 18.3, visionOS 2.3, watchOS 11.3. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
How severe is CVE-2025-31262?
CVE-2025-31262 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-31262?
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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