Vulnerability Description
This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5, tvOS 18.4, visionOS 2.4, watchOS 11.4. An app may be able to delete files for which it does not have permission.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 18.4 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 18.4 |
| Apple | Macos | < 13.7.5 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 18.4 |
| Apple | Visionos | < 2.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122371Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122373Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122374Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122375Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122376
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122377Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122378Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/10
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/11
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/12
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/13
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/4
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/8
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/9
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-31182?
CVE-2025-31182 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5, tvOS 18.4, visionOS 2.4, wa...
How severe is CVE-2025-31182?
CVE-2025-31182 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-31182?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos, Apple Visionos.