CVE-2025-31198

MEDIUM

macOS < 13.7.5, < 14.7.5, < 15.4 - Path Traversal via Symlink Validation Bypass

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5. A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation.

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122373
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122374
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122375

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5
EPSS 0.0019
EPSS Percentile 8.5%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-59
Status published
Products (4)
apple/macos < 13.7.5
Apple/macOS < 13.7.5
Apple/macOS < 14.7.5
Apple/macOS < 15.4
Published May 29, 2025
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026