CVE-2025-31273: Apple Safari · Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to memory corruption
Affects Apple SafariSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High · fixed in 18.6 : patch Apple Safari soon.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 65% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 18.6
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 29 Jul 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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Safari | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-31273, organizations and users should immediately update Safari to version 18.6 or later and ensure all Apple operating systems are upgraded to the specified patched versions (iOS 18.6, macOS Sequoia 15.6, etc.). Beyond patching, organizations should implement network-level protections such as web filtering to block access to known malicious sites and employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of identifying anomalous browser behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. User awareness training should emphasize the risks of interacting with untrusted web content and phishing campaigns. Additionally, organizations can consider deploying application sandboxing and restricting browser privileges to limit the impact of potential exploitation. Monitoring for unusual memory or process activity on Apple devices can help detect exploitation attempts early. Finally, maintaining an up-to-date inventory of Apple devices and their software versions will ensure timely patch management and vulnerability remediation.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in Safari 18.6, iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6, macOS Sequoia 15.6, tvOS 18.6, visionOS 2.6, watchOS 11.6. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to memory corruption.
References
- support.apple.com/en-us/124147 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/124149 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/124152 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/124153 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/124154 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/124155 (opens in a new tab)
- lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/08/msg00015.html (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Aug/0 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/36 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/32 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/30 (opens in a new tab)
- openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/08/02/1 (opens in a new tab)