CVEsAppleCVE-2026-86948Published Oct 20, 00:50 · Updated Oct 30, 20:00 UTC
7.8
HighCVSS 3.1 · from CISA
CVE-2026-86948

This issue was addressed by enforcing library validation on the affected binaries.

Xcode · CWE-829 · CWE-829
AffectedXcode
FixUpdate to 27 or newer
PublishedOct 20, 00:50 · apple
Scored7.8 · CISA
Exploit code publicNone known · checked 21:18 UTC
ExploitedNone known · CISA KEV checked 22:05 UTC

What we know

No known exploitation. CISA KEV, checked 22:05 UTC.
No public exploit code known. Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei, checked 21:18 UTC.
An attacker needs local access to the machine. CVSS: local.
A successful attack can read and change data and take the service down. CVSS: high impact on confidentiality, integrity and availability.
A successful attack gives full control of the affected system. CISA: technical impact total.

Description

This issue was addressed by enforcing library validation on the affected binaries. This issue is fixed in Xcode 27. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

From apple

Affected and fixed versions

ProductAffectedFixed inXcodebefore 2727

Exploit code

Exploit-DBnone knownMetasploitnone knownNucleinone known

References

support.apple.com/en-us/149040 · support.apple.com

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