CVE-2025-43263 Path traversal in Xcode
An app can read and write files outside its sandbox due to insufficient checks in Xcode, requiring an upgrade to Xcode 26.
- 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-2025-43263?
CVE-2025-43263 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Apple Xcode, published on 15 Sep 2025. 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
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.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-43263?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Xcode.
How do I fix CVE-2025-43263?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-43263 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2025-43263 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-43263 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Xcode
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fqf6-x64r-wwrm.