CVE-2025-43263 — HIGH (7.1)

Q: What is CVE-2025-43263?

CVE-2025-43263 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). 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.

Q: How severe is CVE-2025-43263?

CVE-2025-43263 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2025-43263?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Xcode.

Vulnerability Description

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.

CVSS Score

7.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Xcode	< 26.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/125117Release NotesVendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Sep/60

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-43263?

CVE-2025-43263 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). 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.

How severe is CVE-2025-43263?

CVE-2025-43263 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-43263?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Xcode.