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CVE-2025-31207: iOS and iPadOS Logic Issue Leading to Potential App Enumeration and Data Leakage

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Overview

This report details the cybersecurity vulnerability labeled as CVE-2025-31207. This logic issue, found in both iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5, can potentially allow an app to enumerate a user’s installed apps. With a CVSS Severity Score of 7.7, this vulnerability poses a significant risk, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage.

Vulnerability Summary

CVE ID: CVE-2025-31207
Severity: High (7.7 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Impact: System compromise or data leakage

Affected Products

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Product | Affected Versions

iOS | 18.5
iPadOS | 18.5

How the Exploit Works

The exploit takes advantage of a logic issue in the design of iOS and iPadOS 18.5. This flaw can allow an application, when executed, to enumerate or list out the other applications installed on the user’s device. This information could be used for malicious purposes, such as targeted phishing attacks, surveillance, or unauthorized data access.

Conceptual Example Code

Here is a conceptual code sample demonstrating how this vulnerability might be exploited:

import UIKit
let urlScheme = "app-scheme"
if UIApplication.shared.canOpenURL(URL(string: "\(urlScheme)://")!) {
print("\(urlScheme) is installed.")
} else {
print("\(urlScheme) is not installed.")
}

In this example, the code checks if a certain app (defined by its URL scheme) can be opened, essentially enumerating whether the app is installed on the device or not.

Mitigation Guidance

The best mitigation for this vulnerability is to apply the vendor patch. In case the patch cannot be applied immediately, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as temporary mitigation. However, these are not permanent solutions and the vendor patch should be applied as soon as possible to fully secure the system.

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Disclaimer:

The information and code presented in this article are provided for educational and defensive cybersecurity purposes only. Any conceptual or pseudocode examples are simplified representations intended to raise awareness and promote secure development and system configuration practices.

Do not use this information to attempt unauthorized access or exploit vulnerabilities on systems that you do not own or have explicit permission to test.

Ameeba and its authors do not endorse or condone malicious behavior and are not responsible for misuse of the content. Always follow ethical hacking guidelines, responsible disclosure practices, and local laws.

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