File Read and Write Vulnerability in Xcode by Apple
CVE-2025-43263

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Xcode
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 September 2025

What is CVE-2025-43263?

An issue in Xcode allows applications to escape their designated sandbox environment, potentially granting unauthorized access to the file system. This could lead to risks where apps can read or write files outside their intended directories. The vulnerability has been addressed in Xcode version 26, which implements enhanced validation checks to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Xcode < 26

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/125117

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-43263 : File Read and Write Vulnerability in Xcode by Apple