5.5
MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2025-31262
Apple VisionOS File System Permissions Vulnerability
Description

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in visionOS 2.3, iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3, macOS Sequoia 15.3, watchOS 11.3, tvOS 18.3. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.

INFO

Published Date :

May 19, 2025, 4:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

May 28, 2025, 2:18 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-31262 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Apple macos
2 Apple iphone_os
3 Apple tvos
4 Apple watchos
5 Apple ipados
6 Apple visionos
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Solution
Apply system updates to restrict file system modifications.
  • Update visionOS to version 2.3.
  • Update iOS to version 18.3.
  • Update iPadOS to version 18.3.
  • Update macOS to version Sequoia 15.3.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2025-31262.

URL Resource
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122066 Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122068 Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122071 Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122072 Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122073 Release Notes Vendor Advisory
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2025-31262 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    May. 28, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 15.3 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 18.3 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 18.3 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:visionos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2.3 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 11.3 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 18.3
    Added Reference Type Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/122066 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/122068 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/122071 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/122072 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/122073 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    May. 19, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-732
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    May. 19, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in visionOS 2.3, iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3, macOS Sequoia 15.3, watchOS 11.3, tvOS 18.3. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
    Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/122066
    Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/122068
    Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/122071
    Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/122072
    Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/122073
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 5.5
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