{"id":51236,"date":"2025-06-13T11:43:45","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T11:43:45","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-11-02T15:08:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T21:08:04","slug":"cve-2025-31224-privacy-preference-bypass-vulnerability-in-macos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-31224-privacy-preference-bypass-vulnerability-in-macos\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-31224: Privacy Preference Bypass Vulnerability in macOS<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

This blog post focuses on an important security vulnerability, CVE-2025-31224, affecting several versions of Apple’s macOS. This vulnerability stems from a logic flaw that, if exploited, could potentially allow an attacker to bypass certain privacy preferences. The seriousness of this vulnerability is underscored by its CVSS Severity<\/a> Score of 7.8, indicating that it poses a high risk to system security and data integrity.
\nThe implications of CVE-2025-31224 are far-reaching, as it affects a broad swath of macOS users, particularly those using macOS Ventura 13.7.6, macOS Sequoia<\/a> 15.5, and macOS Sonoma 14.7.6. The vulnerability matters because, if left unpatched, it could lead to system compromise or data<\/a> leakage, putting sensitive personal and corporate information at risk.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-31224
\nSeverity: High (CVSS: 7.8)
\nAttack Vector: Local
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: Required
\nImpact: Potential system<\/a> compromise and data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>

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