Cross-site request forgery in Apple Safari
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Tampering
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · None · None
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 13 fixed, 2 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CISA ADP. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-352.
Summary
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in Safari 18.5, iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5, macOS Sequoia 15.5, tvOS 18.5, visionOS 2.5, watchOS 11.5. A malicious website may exfiltrate data cross-origin.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | before 18.5 | 18.5 | Patch available | CNA |
| Apple | iOS and iPadOS | before 18.5 | 18.5 | Patch available | CNA |
| Apple | macOS | before 15.5 | 15.5 | Patch available | CNA |
| Apple | tvOS | before 18.5 | 18.5 | Patch available | CNA |
| Apple | visionOS | before 2.5 | 2.5 | Patch available | CNA |
| Apple | watchOS | before 11.5 | 11.5 | Patch available | CNA |
- Safari VendorApple Affected before 18.5 Fixed in 18.5 Patch available CNA
- iOS and iPadOS VendorApple Affected before 18.5 Fixed in 18.5 Patch available CNA
- macOS VendorApple Affected before 15.5 Fixed in 15.5 Patch available CNA
- tvOS VendorApple Affected before 18.5 Fixed in 18.5 Patch available CNA
- visionOS VendorApple Affected before 2.5 Fixed in 2.5 Patch available CNA
- watchOS VendorApple Affected before 11.5 Fixed in 11.5 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 7
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 18.5 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 18.5 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 18.5 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 15.5 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 18.5 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:visionos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 2.5 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 11.5 | Vulnerable | Apple |
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 18.5 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 18.5 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 18.5 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 15.5 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 18.5 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:visionos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 2.5 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 11.5 Vulnerable ·Apple
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Safari (Apple) Fixed in 18.5
- Fix · CNA iOS and iPadOS (Apple) Fixed in 18.5
- Fix · CNA macOS (Apple) Fixed in 15.5
- Fix · CNA tvOS (Apple) Fixed in 18.5
- Fix · CNA visionOS (Apple) Fixed in 2.5
- Fix · CNA watchOS (Apple) Fixed in 11.5
Red Hat 9 advisories
- RHSA-2025:10364 Released 2025-07-07 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkitgtk4 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7 ELS) webkitgtk4-2.48.3-2.el7_9, webkitgtk4-devel-2.48.3-2.el7_9, webkitgtk4-jsc-2.48.3-2.el7_9 +1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7 ELS) webkitgtk4-devel-2.48.3-2.el7_9, webkitgtk4-doc-2.48.3-2.el7_9, webkitgtk4-jsc-devel-2.48.3-2.el7_9
- RHSA-2025:8600 Released 2025-06-05 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.2) webkit2gtk3-2.48.2-1.el9_2, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.48.2-1.el9_2, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.48.2-1.el9_2 +1
- RHSA-2025:8541 Released 2025-06-04 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream AUS (v.8.6) webkit2gtk3-2.48.2-1.el8_6, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.48.2-1.el8_6, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.48.2-1.el8_6 +1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.8.6) webkit2gtk3-2.48.2-1.el8_6, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.48.2-1.el8_6, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.48.2-1.el8_6 +1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream TUS (v.8.6) webkit2gtk3-2.48.2-1.el8_6, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.48.2-1.el8_6, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.48.2-1.el8_6 +1
Show 6 more Red Hat advisories
- RHSA-2025:8534 Released 2025-06-04 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.4) webkit2gtk3-2.48.2-1.el9_4, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.48.2-1.el9_4, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.48.2-1.el9_4 +1
- RHSA-2025:8532 Released 2025-06-04 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.8.8) webkit2gtk3-2.48.2-1.el8_8, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.48.2-1.el8_8, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.48.2-1.el8_8 +1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream TUS (v.8.8) webkit2gtk3-2.48.2-1.el8_8, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.48.2-1.el8_8, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.48.2-1.el8_8 +1
- RHSA-2025:8533 Released 2025-06-04 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.0) webkit2gtk3-2.48.2-1.el9_0, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.48.2-1.el9_0, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.48.2-1.el9_0 +1
- RHSA-2025:8530 Released 2025-06-04 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream AUS (v.8.4) webkit2gtk3-2.48.2-1.el8_4, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.48.2-1.el8_4, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.48.2-1.el8_4 +1
- RHSA-2025:8046 Released 2025-05-20 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 8) webkit2gtk3-2.48.2-1.el8_10, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.48.2-1.el8_10, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.48.2-1.el8_10 +1
- RHSA-2025:7995 Released 2025-05-19 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) webkit2gtk3-2.48.2-1.el9_6, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.48.2-1.el9_6, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.48.2-1.el9_6 +1
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Release ·
Apple iOS and iPadOS 18.5
32 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 3 MEDIUM, 29 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2025-21748 Missing authorization in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority MEDIUM 47
- TI-2025-22472 Memory corruption in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority MEDIUM 42
- TI-2025-22444 Memory corruption in Apple SafariPriority MEDIUM 41
- Release ·
Apple visionOS 2.5
24 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 3 MEDIUM, 21 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2025-21748 Missing authorization in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority MEDIUM 47
- TI-2025-22472 Memory corruption in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority MEDIUM 42
- TI-2025-22444 Memory corruption in Apple SafariPriority MEDIUM 41
Show 4 more groups
- Release ·
Apple tvOS 18.5
23 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 2 MEDIUM, 21 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2025-22472 Memory corruption in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority MEDIUM 42
- TI-2025-22444 Memory corruption in Apple SafariPriority MEDIUM 41
- TI-2025-22462 Memory corruption in Apple SafariPriority LOW 38
- Release ·
Apple macOS 15.5
21 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 2 MEDIUM, 19 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2025-22472 Memory corruption in Apple iOS and iPadOSPriority MEDIUM 42
- TI-2025-22444 Memory corruption in Apple SafariPriority MEDIUM 41
- TI-2025-22482 Protection mechanism failure in Apple macOSPriority LOW 39
- Release ·
Apple watchOS 11.5
21 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 1 MEDIUM, 20 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2025-22444 Memory corruption in Apple SafariPriority MEDIUM 41
- TI-2025-22462 Memory corruption in Apple SafariPriority LOW 38
- TI-2025-17972 Cross-site request forgery in Apple SafariPriority LOW 37
- Release ·
Apple Safari 18.5
9 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 1 MEDIUM, 8 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2025-22444 Memory corruption in Apple SafariPriority MEDIUM 41
- TI-2025-22462 Memory corruption in Apple SafariPriority LOW 38
- TI-2025-17972 Cross-site request forgery in Apple SafariPriority LOW 37
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | Affected | No fix planned: Out of support scope |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | Affected | No fix planned: Will not fix |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:8046 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:7995 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream AUS (v.8.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:8530 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream AUS (v.8.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:8541 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.8.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:8541 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.8.8) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:8532 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.0) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:8533 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.2) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:8600 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:8534 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream TUS (v.8.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:8541 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream TUS (v.8.8) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:8532 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7 ELS) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:10364 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7 ELS) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:10364 |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2025-31205
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-jfxw-jpwh-7j8j
References
More Apple Ipados vulnerabilities
- TI-2025-28008 Out-of-bounds write in Apple iOS and iPadOS KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 10.0
- TI-2025-22441 Apple iOS and iPadOS: An attacker with arbitrary read and write capability may be able to… KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2025-22440 Memory corruption in Apple iOS and iPadOS KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2025-17951 Out-of-bounds write in Apple Safari KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 10.0
- TI-2025-17847 Use after free in Apple iOS and iPadOS KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 10.0
- TI-2022-06854 Out-of-bounds write in Apple iOS and iPadOS KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
Sources
- CVE-2025-31205 · CVE Program
- CVE-2025-31205 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-jfxw-jpwh-7j8j · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2025-31205 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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