CVE-2025-31279
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.89%
Last modified
CVE-2025-31279 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iPadOS 17.7.9, macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.7.7. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iPadOS 17.7.9, macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.7.7. An app may be able to fingerprint the user.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 17.7.9 |
| Apple | Macos | < 13.7.7 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.7.7 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 15.0, < 15.6 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/124148Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/124149Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/124150Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/124151Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-31279?
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iPadOS 17.7.9, macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.7.7. An app may be able to fingerprint the user.
How severe is CVE-2025-31279?
CVE-2025-31279 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-31279?
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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