SB2026103043 - Two vulnerabilities in Apple Xcode

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SB2026103043 - Two vulnerabilities in Apple Xcode

Published: October 30, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026103043
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) UNIX symbolic link following (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-112605)

CWE-ID: CWE-61 - UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following

CVSSv4: 4.8 [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]


The vulnerability allows a local application to read arbitrary files on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a symlink following issue in CoreDevice component. A local application can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical file on the system and read its contents with elevated privileges. 


2) Improper authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-112602)

CWE-ID: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization

CVSSv4: 4.8 [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]


The vulnerability allows a local application to access sensitive user data.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization checks in Instruments component. A local application can access sensitive user data.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References