CVE-2025-31201
CRITICALCISA KEVEPSS 96th pctlDescription
This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.4.1 and iPadOS 18.4.1, macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, tvOS 18.4.1, visionOS 2.4.1. An attacker with arbitrary read and write capability may be able to bypass Pointer Authentication. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on iOS.
How to fix
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Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.
CVSS v3 Vector
Exploitability
Impact
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploit Intelligence
Very high risk: more likely to be exploited than 96% of all known CVEs.
Apple Multiple Products Arbitrary Read and Write Vulnerability
Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and other Apple products contain an arbitrary read and write vulnerability that allows an attacker to bypass Pointer Authentication.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Remediation due: 2025-05-08
References
Related Vulnerabilities
Other CWE-1220 vulnerabilities, ordered by exploit likelihood. View all
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Exploited | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-33825 | High | 7.8 | 6.7% | KEV + Ransom | Fix |
| CVE-2024-42365 | High | 7.4 | 4.7% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2026-39363 | High | 7.5 | 3.4% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2023-43040 | Medium | 6.5 | 2.5% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2025-4404 | Critical | 9.1 | 2.0% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2023-33127 | High | 8.1 | 1.9% | - | Fix |
Common questions
How do I fix CVE-2025-31201?
Published advisories record a fix for 4 affected products. The "How to fix" section on this page lists the fixed version and source advisory for each one, so apply the entry matching what you actually run.
Is CVE-2025-31201 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2025-31201 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which means exploitation has been observed in the wild. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 2025-05-08. Treat it as a priority whatever its CVSS score says.
How severe is CVE-2025-31201?
CVE-2025-31201 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8, rated critical. CVSS rates the technical impact if the vulnerability is exploited, not how likely that is, so weigh it alongside the exploit-prediction score when you decide what to patch first.
What does CVE-2025-31201 affect?
Published advisories record a fix for iOS (Apple), macOS Sequoia (Apple), tvOS (Apple), visionOS (Apple). Only products with a sourced advisory are listed, so treat this as what we can cite rather than a complete inventory.
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This product uses NVD data but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. EPSS scores courtesy of FIRST.org (https://www.first.org/epss). Source: CISA KEV Catalog. Data as of 2026-06-17.