CVE-2025-31224 Security feature bypass in macOS
An application can bypass certain Privacy preferences on macOS, requiring users to update their operating system.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-31224?
CVE-2025-31224 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 12 May 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.5, macOS Sonoma 14.7.6, macOS Ventura 13.7.6. An app may be able to bypass certain Privacy preferences.
Weakness: CWE-693
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-31224?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2025-31224?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-31224 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-31224 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-31224 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-whm5-2rx4-qhv5.