CVE-2025-43371 Security feature bypass in Xcode
An app can break out of its sandbox in Xcode, allowing potential privilege escalation or code execution outside intended boundaries.
- 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-2025-43371?
CVE-2025-43371 is a high-severity 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
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in Xcode 26. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-43371?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Xcode.
How do I fix CVE-2025-43371?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-43371 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-43371 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-43371 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Xcode
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8wgq-qvw2-5gqh.