CVE-2025-31272

Privilege Escalation via Launch Constraint Bypass in macOS Sequoia

Published Jun 11, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4. An app may be able to bypass launch constraint protections and execute malicious code with elevated privileges.

Remediation

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CPEs cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Title Privilege Escalation via Launch Constraint Bypass in macOS Sequoia
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Title Privilege Escalation via Bypass of Launch Constraint Protections in macOS
Weaknesses CWE-732
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First Time appeared Apple
Apple macos
Vendors & Products Apple
Apple macos
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Title Privilege Escalation via Bypass of Launch Constraint Protections in macOS
Weaknesses CWE-732
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Weaknesses CWE-269
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Description The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4. An app may be able to bypass launch constraint protections and execute malicious code with elevated privileges.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apple
Published
Updated
Jun 12, 2026, 3:55 AM
Reserved
Mar 27, 2025, 4:13 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Jun 11, 2026, 7:16 PM
Modified
Oct 7, 2026, 8:10 AM