Is CVE-2025-31200 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2025-31200 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2025-31200 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2025-31200 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-31200?

CVE-2025-31200 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2025-31200

Published: April 17, 2025

EPSS:1.73%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:82.2th

Official Description

Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and other Apple products contain a memory corruption vulnerability that allows for code execution when processing an audio stream in a maliciously crafted media file.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Apple Multiple Products Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and other Apple products contain a memory corruption vulnerability that allows for code execution when processing an audio stream in a maliciously crafted media file.

Added to KEV: 2025-04-17Federal patch deadline: 2025-05-08

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and other Apple products allows for code execution when processing a maliciously crafted media file. Its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog and active exploitation in the wild make it a critical threat, despite a low EPSS score of 0.01731.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild, as confirmed by its presence in CISA's KEV catalog. Attackers are leveraging maliciously crafted media files to achieve code execution.

Recommended Action

Update all Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and other affected Apple products to the latest available versions. Avoid opening or processing media files from untrusted sources.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-31200 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2025-31200 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.