What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-31222?

CVE-2025-31222 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Apple are affected by CVE-2025-31222?

Organizations using A correctness face notable risk from CVE-2025-31222, a improper privilege management vulnerability rated CVSS 7.8.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-31222?

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-2025-31222

HIGH

Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269)

2025-05-12 product-security@apple.com

Apple Privilege Escalation

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:41 vuln.today

CVE Published

May 12, 2025 - 22:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

A correctness issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in watchOS 11.5, macOS Sonoma 14.7.6, tvOS 18.5, iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5, macOS Sequoia 15.5, visionOS 2.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.6. A user may be able to elevate privileges.

AnalysisAI

A correctness issue was addressed with improved checks. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269), which allows attackers to escalate privileges to gain unauthorized elevated access. A correctness issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in watchOS 11.5, macOS Sonoma 14.7.6, tvOS 18.5, iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5, macOS Sequoia 15.5, visionOS 2.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.6. A user may be able to elevate privileges. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos, Apple Visionos.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply principle of least privilege, validate privilege transitions, implement proper role separation.