Sandbox Escape Vulnerability in Xcode by Apple
CVE-2026-86948

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Xcode
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-86948?

A vulnerability exists in Xcode that may allow an application to break out of its sandbox protections. This issue stemmed from insufficient validation of libraries in the affected binaries, potentially enabling malicious behavior. Apple has addressed this concern in Xcode 27 by enforcing stricter library validation to enhance app security and safeguard against unauthorized access.

Affected Version(s)

Xcode 0 < 27

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/149040

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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