CVE-2022-42797 Code injection in Xcode
An injection flaw in Xcode allows an app to gain root privileges, requiring developers to upgrade to the latest version.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-42797?
CVE-2022-42797 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Apple Xcode, published on 27 Feb 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An injection issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in Xcode 14.1. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
Weakness: CWE-74
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-42797?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Xcode.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42797?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-42797 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2022-42797 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-42797 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Xcode
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vgvf-4jhr-3w37.