CVE-2025-31244 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
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-31244?
CVE-2025-31244 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 file quarantine bypass was addressed with additional checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.5. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.
Weakness: CWE-693
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-31244?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2025-31244?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-31244 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-31244 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-31244 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v8vh-f89p-82w5.