CVE-2025-31247: 
macOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

A logic issue in macOS SharedFileList component was discovered and disclosed on May 12, 2025, identified as CVE-2025-31247. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of macOS including Ventura 13.7.6, Sequoia 15.5, and Sonoma 14.7.6. This security flaw could potentially allow attackers to gain access to protected parts of the file system (Apple Advisory, NVD).

The vulnerability stems from a logic issue in the SharedFileList component of macOS systems. The issue was related to state management problems that could potentially expose protected file system areas. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N, indicating network accessibility with low attack complexity and no required privileges or user interaction (CISA-ADP). The weakness has been categorized as CWE-284 (Improper Access Control).

The vulnerability allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to protected parts of the file system, potentially exposing sensitive user data and compromising system security (Apple Advisory).

Apple has addressed this vulnerability by improving state management in the affected systems. The fix has been implemented in macOS Ventura 13.7.6, macOS Sequoia 15.5, and macOS Sonoma 14.7.6. Users are advised to update their systems to these versions or later to mitigate the vulnerability (Apple Advisory).