#VU121602 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Apple Xcode - CVE-2025-31186
Published: January 16, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU121602
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-31186
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Apple Xcode
Apple Xcode
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.
Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a local application to bypass Privacy preferences.
The vulnerability exists due to Playgrounds does not properly impose security restrictions. A local application can bypass Privacy preferences.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.