Symlink Validation Issue in Apple’s macOS Products
CVE-2025-31198

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Mac OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 May 2025

What is CVE-2025-31198?

A path handling vulnerability in macOS was discovered that could allow an attacker to exploit symlink vulnerabilities if improved validation measures are not in place. This issue has been addressed in subsequent updates to macOS, enhancing the system's integrity and security against potential exploits.

Affected Version(s)

macOS < 15.4

macOS < 14.7

macOS < 13.7

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/122373
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122374
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122375

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-31198 : Symlink Validation Issue in Apple’s macOS Products