Xcode 26: Sandbox Escape via Improper File Access Checks
CVE-2025-43263 Published on September 15, 2025

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in Xcode 26. An app may be able to read and write files outside of its sandbox.

NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2025-43263 can be exploited with local system access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability.

Attack Vector:
LOCAL
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
NONE
User Interaction:
REQUIRED
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
HIGH
Integrity Impact:
HIGH
Availability Impact:
NONE

Weakness Type

What is an Authorization Vulnerability?

The software does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.

CVE-2025-43263 has been classified to as an Authorization vulnerability or weakness.


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Affected Versions

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Exploit Probability

EPSS
0.01%
Percentile
1.81%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores estimate the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. The percentile shows you how this score compares to all other vulnerabilities.