Logic Flaw in macOS Privacy Preferences by Apple
CVE-2025-31224

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Mac OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 May 2025

What is CVE-2025-31224?

A logic flaw in macOS applications allows for the potential bypass of certain Privacy preferences, exposing users to security risks. This issue has been fixed in recent updates for macOS Ventura, Sequoia, and Sonoma, ensuring that apps respect user privacy settings.

Affected Version(s)

macOS < 15.5

macOS < 14.7

macOS < 13.7

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/122716
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122717
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122718

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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