CVE-2025-31201
CRITICAL CISA KEVCVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
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exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
Description
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.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 4/17/2025
- Patch Due Date
- 5/8/2025
- Required Action
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Technical Details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- 3.1
- Published
- 4/16/2025
- Last Modified
- 4/3/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-31201?
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.
Is CVE-2025-31201 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2025-31201 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 5/8/2025.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-31201?
CVE-2025-31201 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity), with vector string 3.1.
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