Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Apple Operating Systems
CVE-2025-31222

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
TV OS
Mac OS
iOS And iPad OS
Visionos
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 May 2025

What is CVE-2025-31222?

A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in several Apple operating systems, enabling a potential user to gain elevated access rights. This issue stems from a correctness flaw that has been addressed through improved checks in the latest software updates, including watchOS 11.5, macOS Sonoma 14.7.6, tvOS 18.5, iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, macOS Sequoia 15.5, visionOS 2.5, and macOS Ventura 13.7.6. It is highly recommended for users to update their devices to the latest versions to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS < 18.5

macOS < 15.5

macOS < 14.7

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/122720
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122716
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122404

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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