CVE-2025-31216 Security feature bypass in iOS and iPadOS

Low 2.4 Published Updated

An attacker with physical access can override managed Wi-Fi profiles on Apple mobile devices, bypassing security controls.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-31216?

CVE-2025-31216 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados, published on 21 Nov 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5, iPadOS 17.7.7. An attacker with physical access to a device may be able to override managed Wi-Fi profiles.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-31216?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os.

How do I fix CVE-2025-31216?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-31216 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-31216 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-31216 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Ipados vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w5cv-f3xf-c3v2.

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