What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-31189?

CVE-2025-31189 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Apple are affected by CVE-2025-31189?

Organizations using A file quarantine bypass face notable risk from CVE-2025-31189, a protection bypass vulnerability rated CVSS 8.2.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-31189?

Within 30 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Apple CVE-2025-31189

HIGH

Protection Mechanism Failure (CWE-693)

2025-05-29 product-security@apple.com

Apple Authentication Bypass

8.2

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.2 HIGH

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:44 vuln.today

CVE Published

May 29, 2025 - 22:15 nvd

HIGH 8.2

DescriptionCVE.org

A file quarantine bypass was addressed with additional checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.7.5, macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

AnalysisAI

A file quarantine bypass was addressed with additional checks. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.2), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-693. A file quarantine bypass was addressed with additional checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.7.5, macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox. Affected products include: Apple Macos.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.