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5.5

macOS: Malicious apps can access sensitive user data via directory paths

CVE-2025-31248 · published 11 months ago
Summary

A previous issue allowed malicious apps to access sensitive user data by manipulating directory paths. This vulnerability has been fixed in macOS Ventura 13.7.3, macOS Sequoia 15.5, and macOS Sonoma 14.7.3. Update to the latest version to prevent potential data breaches.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
apple macos < 13.7.3
>= 14.0, < 14.7.3
>= 15.0, < 15.5
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.5, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.7.3. An app may be a...
A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.5, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.7.3. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
5.5 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-22Path Traversal
Timeline
Published21 Nov 2025
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2025-31248 · NVD
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