CVEsAppleCVE-2026-86949Published Oct 20, 00:50 · Updated Oct 21, 03:56 UTC
8.8
HighCVSS 3.1 · from CISA
CVE-2026-86949

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
Scored8.8 · 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. A malicious 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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