CVE-2025-31201
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitThis issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code.
Published Apr 16, 2025 · Updated Apr 3, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-31201 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Ipados (Apple), Iphone OS (Apple), macOS (Apple) and 3 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Apr 16, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Ipados 18.4.1, Iphone OS 18.4.1, macOS 15.4.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
14%
Higher than 96.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.4.1 and iPadOS 18.4.1, macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, tvOS 18.4.1, visionOS 2.4.1. An attacker with arbitrary read and write capability may be able to bypass Pointer Authentication. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on iOS.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Apr 17, 2025 | May 8, 2025 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Apr 16, 2025 | May 8, 2025 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Apr 17, 2025 | May 8, 2025 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Apr 17, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
9 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| IpadosApple | See advisory | 18.4.1 |
| Iphone OSApple | See advisory | 18.4.1 |
| macOSApple | See advisory | 15.4.1 |
| tvOSApple | See advisory | 18.4.1 |
| visionOSApple | See advisory | 2.4.1 |
Patched Releases
Ipados
18.4.1
Iphone OS
18.4.1
macOS
15.4.1
tvOS
18.4.1
visionOS
2.4.1
iOS and iPadOS
18.4.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 16, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Apr 16, 2025
Added to CISA KEV
Apr 17, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
Apr 17, 2025
Added to ENISA EUVD
Apr 17, 2025
Last updated
Apr 3, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-1220 Insufficient Granularity of Access Control
References
- advisoryhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/26
- advisoryhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jun/14
- advisoryhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Oct/0
- advisoryhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Oct/3
- advisoryhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Oct/4
FAQ
Common Questions.
This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code.
Affected: Ipados (Apple); Iphone OS (Apple); macOS (Apple), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Apr 16, 2025.
Yes. It was added on Apr 17, 2025 with a federal remediation due date of May 8, 2025.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Ipados 18.4.1, Iphone OS 18.4.1, macOS 15.4.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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