CVE-2025-31189 Security feature bypass in macOS
An app can bypass file quarantine and escape its sandbox, potentially leading to privilege escalation or code execution on macOS.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-31189?
CVE-2025-31189 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 29 May 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A file quarantine bypass was addressed with additional checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.
Weakness: CWE-693
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-31189?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2025-31189?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-31189 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-31189 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-31189 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g8qx-492c-9982.