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.

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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.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.003 (19.7th percentile), scored .

Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 20th percentile — 19.7% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS trend (30 days)EPSS over the last 30 days for CVE-2025-31249: held from 0.003 to 0.003.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.003 · newest: 0.003 · change: 0.000

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

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.