CVE-2025-31207: Apple iPadOS Information Disclosure Flaw

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.

javascript

// 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.

bash

# Configuration example to restrict permissions
chmod -R 700 /path/to/application/permissions