What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-31259?

CVE-2025-31259 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-2025-31259?

Organizations using The face notable risk from CVE-2025-31259, a input validation vulnerability rated CVSS 7.8. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-31259?

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-2025-31259

HIGH

Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

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

Apple Information Disclosure

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

The issue was addressed with improved input sanitization. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.5. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges.

AnalysisAI

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

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. The issue was addressed with improved input sanitization. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.5. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges. 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.