CVE-2025-31281

Name: CVE-2025-31281
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-07-30T00:15:31.273+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 1.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-31281 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An input validation issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6, macOS Sequoia 15.6, tvOS 18.6, visionOS 2.6. EPSS estimates a 1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An input validation issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6, macOS Sequoia 15.6, tvOS 18.6, visionOS 2.6. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.05%

60.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 18.6
Apple	Iphone Os	< 18.6
Apple	Macos	< 15.6
Apple	Tvos	< 18.6
Apple	Visionos	< 2.6

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/124147Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/124149Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/124153Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/124154Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/30
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/32
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/36
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/37

Timeline

Published: Jul 30, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-31281?

How severe is CVE-2025-31281?

CVE-2025-31281 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-31281?

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-2025-31281?

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Source: NVD / NIST