Incorrect default permissions in macOS - CVE-2025-31262

Vulnerability identifier: #VU109442

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 8.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-31262

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

The vulnerability allows a application user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files and folders that are set by the PackageKit. A local application with modify protected parts of the file system.

macOS
visionOS
watchOS
tvOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS

Install updates from vendor's website.

macOS - update to 15.3 24D60
visionOS - update to 2.3
watchOS - update to 11.3
tvOS - update to 18.3
iPadOS - update to 18.3 22D60
Apple iOS - update to 18.3 22D60

• https://support.apple.com/en-us/122068

• Multiple vulnerabilities in macOS Sequoia
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple iOS 18 and iPadOS 18
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple visionOS
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple watchOS
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple tvOS