CVE-2025-31279: Apple iPadOS · Information Exposure
Affects Apple iPadOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical · fixed in 17.7.9 : patch Apple iPadOS as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 61% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 17.7.9
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iPadOS | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-31279, organizations and users should immediately apply the security updates released by Apple, specifically upgrading to iPadOS 17.7.9 and the corresponding macOS versions (Sequoia 15.6, Sonoma 14.7.7, Ventura 13.7.7) where the permissions issue has been fixed. Beyond patching, organizations should implement strict app vetting policies, limiting app installations to trusted sources such as the Apple App Store with rigorous review processes. Employ mobile device management (MDM) solutions to enforce permission controls and monitor app behavior for suspicious fingerprinting activities. Network-level protections such as anomaly detection and traffic analysis can help identify unusual data exfiltration patterns indicative of fingerprinting attempts. Educate users about the risks of installing untrusted apps and encourage regular OS updates. For high-security environments, consider disabling or restricting app permissions related to device identifiers and user data where feasible. Continuous monitoring and incident response readiness are essential to detect and respond to any exploitation attempts promptly.
Description
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iPadOS 17.7.9, macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.7.7. An app may be able to fingerprint the user.
References
- support.apple.com/en-us/124148 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/124149 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/124150 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/124151 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/34 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/33 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/32 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/31 (opens in a new tab)