CVE-2026-86948: An app may be able to break out of its sandbox in Apple Xcode
Description
CVE-2026-86948 is a vulnerability in Apple Xcode where an app may be able to break out of its sandbox. The issue was addressed by enforcing library validation on affected binaries and is fixed in Xcode version 27.
Affected software
Apple
Xcode
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability allows an app to potentially escape its sandbox environment in Apple Xcode. The underlying issue was mitigated by enforcing library validation on the affected binaries, preventing unauthorized code execution outside the sandbox. The fix is included starting with Xcode 27.
Potential Impact
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to break out of the sandbox restrictions imposed on an app, potentially leading to unauthorized access or actions beyond the app's intended permissions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade to Xcode 27 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed by enforcing library validation on affected binaries. No other mitigation is indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T16:43:41.881Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad6c19d2cdf04f656e4a8c0
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 01:19:25 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 01:34:07 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 01:34:17 UTC
Views: 3
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