What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-31186?

CVE-2025-31186 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Apple are affected by CVE-2025-31186?

CVE-2025-31186 is a low-severity vulnerability in A permissions involving access control (CVSS 3.3).

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-31186?

During next maintenance window: Apply vendor patches when convenient. Verify access control controls are in place.

Apple CVE-2025-31186

LOW

Improper Access Control (CWE-284)

2026-01-16 product-security@apple.com

Apple Authentication Bypass

3.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

3.3 LOW

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jan 16, 2026 - 18:16 nvd

LOW 3.3

DescriptionCVE.org

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in Xcode 16.3. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.

AnalysisAI

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in Xcode 16.3. [CVSS 3.3 LOW]

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-284 (Improper Access Control). Affects Xcode. A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in Xcode 16.3. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.