CVE-2025-31272 Privilege escalation in macOS
An app can bypass launch constraints to execute malicious code with elevated privileges 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-2025-31272?
CVE-2025-31272 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 11 Jun 2026. 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 macOS Sequoia 15.4. An app may be able to bypass launch constraint protections and execute malicious code with elevated privileges.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-31272?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2025-31272?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-31272 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-31272 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-31272 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8gvc-mhh7-w4gq.