CVE-2025-31243
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-07-30
Last updated on: 2026-04-02
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | macos | to 13.7.7 (exc) |
| apple | macos | From 14.0 (inc) to 14.7.7 (exc) |
| apple | macos | From 15.0 (inc) to 15.6 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-269 | The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a permissions issue in certain macOS versions where an application may be able to gain root privileges. It was addressed by adding additional restrictions to prevent unauthorized privilege escalation.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an application to gain root privileges, potentially giving an attacker full control over the affected system.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Update your macOS system to the fixed versions: macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.7.7, or macOS Sequoia 15.6 to address the permissions issue and prevent an app from gaining root privileges.