#VU106916 Information disclosure in Apple Xcode - CVE-2025-24226

Vulnerability identifier: #VU106916

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-24226

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apple Xcode
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in IDE Assets. A local application can gain unauthorized access to private information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple Xcode: 15.0 - 16.2

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External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122380

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.