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CVE-2025-31272 Apple CVE debrief

CVE-2025-31272 is a HIGH severity vulnerability in macOS Sequoia 15.4. The issue was addressed with improved checks. An app may be able to bypass launch constraint protections and execute malicious code with elevated privileges. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 7.8.

Vendor
Apple
Product
macOS
CVSS
HIGH 7.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-11
Original CVE updated
2026-06-12
Advisory published
2026-06-11
Advisory updated
2026-06-12

Who should care

Users of macOS Sequoia 15.4, Security teams responsible for macOS systems, IT administrators

Technical summary

The vulnerability was addressed with improved checks in macOS Sequoia 15.4. An app may be able to bypass launch constraint protections and execute malicious code with elevated privileges.

Defensive priority

HIGH

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update macOS Sequoia to version 15.4 or later
  • Ensure all apps are from trusted sources and have been reviewed
  • Monitor system logs for suspicious activity

Evidence notes

The CVE was published on 2026-06-11T19:16:27.567Z and modified on 2026-06-12T12:37:24.430Z. The vendor is Apple, and the product is macOS.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2025-31272 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-31272

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2025-31272 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-31272

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.