#VU118692 Path traversal in macOS - CVE-2025-31248

 

#VU118692 Path traversal in macOS - CVE-2025-31248

Published: November 24, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU118692
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-31248
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory paths in UserAccountUpdater. A local application can gain access to sensitive user data. 


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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