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CVE-2025-31281

Apple iPadOS vulnerability

9.1 CRITICALEPSS 1.15%
  1. Published29 Jul 2025

Description

An input validation issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6, macOS Sequoia 15.6, tvOS 18.6, visionOS 2.6. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination.

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
Apple macOS< 15.6
Apple Tvos< 18.6
Apple Visionos< 2.6

Remediation

Fixed in
Apple iPadOS≥ 18.6
Apple iPhone OS≥ 18.6
Apple macOS≥ 15.6
Apple Tvos≥ 18.6
Apple Visionos≥ 2.6

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-31281 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-31281 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.15%.

How severe is CVE-2025-31281?

CVE-2025-31281 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.15% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-31281?

Affected products include Apple iPadOS, Apple iPhone OS, Apple macOS, Apple Tvos, Apple Visionos.

How do I fix CVE-2025-31281?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apple iPadOS 18.6, Apple iPhone OS 18.6, Apple macOS 15.6 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.