Auth bypass in Apple Macos

CVE-2025-31249

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.5. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

EPSS: 0.003 (17.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N.

Affected products

Apple Macos — versions 0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-285 — Improper Authorization

References

product-security@apple.com (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-31249?: CVE-2025-31249 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, classified under Improper Authorization. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2025-05-12.
How severe is CVE-2025-31249?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.