CVE-2025-31184: Apple Safari · An app may gain unauthorized access to Local Network
Affects Apple SafariSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High · fixed in 18.4 : patch Apple Safari soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 18% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 18.4
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 31 Mar 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Safari | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-31184, organizations and users should immediately update Safari and all affected Apple operating systems to versions 18.4 or later for Safari, iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, macOS Sequoia 15.4, and visionOS 2.4. Beyond patching, network segmentation should be enforced to limit the exposure of critical devices on local networks, reducing the impact of unauthorized access. Implement strict local network access policies and monitor network traffic for unusual activity originating from Apple devices. Employ endpoint protection solutions capable of detecting anomalous app behavior related to network access. Educate users about the risks of interacting with untrusted web content or apps that could trigger exploitation. Disable or restrict local network access permissions for apps and browsers where feasible. Additionally, consider deploying network access control (NAC) solutions to enforce device compliance and restrict unauthorized devices from accessing sensitive network segments. Regularly audit and update device and application permissions to ensure minimal necessary access is granted.
Description
This issue was addressed with improved permissions checking. This issue is fixed in Safari 18.4, iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, macOS Sequoia 15.4, visionOS 2.4. An app may gain unauthorized access to Local Network.
References
- support.apple.com/en-us/122371 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/122373 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/122378 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/122379 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/8 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/4 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/12 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/2 (opens in a new tab)