CVE-2025-31207 Overview
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5. An app may be able to enumerate a user's installed apps.
Critical Impact
This vulnerability allows unauthorized access to sensitive app enumeration data.
Affected Products
- Apple iOS
- Apple iPadOS
Discovery Timeline
- Not Available - Vulnerability discovered by Not Available
- Not Available - Responsible disclosure to Apple
- Not Available - CVE CVE-2025-31207 assigned
- Not Available - Apple releases security patch
- 2025-05-12 - CVE CVE-2025-31207 published to NVD
- 2025-11-03 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2025-31207
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-31207 is categorized under Information Disclosure, specifically CWE-200. This vulnerability occurs due to insufficient checks, allowing apps to enumerate other installed applications on the device.
Root Cause
The root cause of this vulnerability is a logic error in the application enumeration process, lacking proper validation checks.
Attack Vector
Local attack vector through a malicious app installed on the device.
// Example exploitation code (sanitized)
function enumerateApps() {
const installedApps = getInstalledApps();
installedApps.forEach(app => console.log(app));
}
Detection Methods for CVE-2025-31207
Indicators of Compromise
- Unusual log entries indicating access to app enumeration functions
- Unexpected application behaviors
- Applications with excess permissions
Detection Strategies
Implement monitoring for system calls related to app enumeration and track anomalies in process execution behaviors that might indicate enumeration.
Monitoring Recommendations
Utilize endpoint detection tools to monitor API calls and application behavior using heuristics to detect unauthorized access attempts.
How to Mitigate CVE-2025-31207
Immediate Actions Required
- Restrict application permissions to the minimum necessary
- Monitor application behaviors for suspicious activity
- Implement secure coding practices to validate all logic checks
Patch Information
Apple has released patches for iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5, detailed in their Security Updates.
Workarounds
Developers should ensure proper checks during app interactions and use user consent before attempting to access potentially sensitive information.
# Configuration example to restrict permissions
chmod -R 700 /path/to/application/permissions
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