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CVE-2025-31229

Apple iPadOS vulnerability

9.1 CRITICALEPSS 0.75%
  1. Published29 Jul 2025

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6. Passcode may be read aloud by VoiceOver.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Affected products

Apple iPadOS< 18.6
Apple iPhone OS< 18.6

Remediation

Fixed in
Apple iPadOS≥ 18.6
Apple iPhone OS≥ 18.6

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-31229 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-31229 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.75%.

How severe is CVE-2025-31229?

CVE-2025-31229 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-31229?

Affected products include Apple iPadOS, Apple iPhone OS.

How do I fix CVE-2025-31229?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apple iPadOS 18.6, Apple iPhone OS 18.6 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.