How severe is CVE-2025-31229?

CVE-2025-31229 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-31229 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-31229?

CVE-2025-31229 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-31229?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-31229 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-31229 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-23122.

When was CVE-2025-31229 published?

CVE-2025-31229 was published on 2025-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-31229

CVE-2025-31229 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-261.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-23122
Weakness: CWE-261
Affected product: Apple Ipados
Published: 2025-07-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6. Passcode may be read aloud by VoiceOver.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-31229?: A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6. Passcode may be read aloud by VoiceOver.
How severe is CVE-2025-31229?: CVE-2025-31229 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-31229 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-31229?: CVE-2025-31229 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-31229?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-31229 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-31229 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-23122.
When was CVE-2025-31229 published?: CVE-2025-31229 was published on 2025-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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