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CVE-2026-86949

This issue was addressed by enforcing library validation on the affected binaries. This issue is fixed in Xcode 27. A malicious app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

Apple Xcode
CVSS
8.8High
ExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.11%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 1% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed in27Fixed versionCVE List
Published20 Oct 2026Updated 21 Oct 2026CVE List

What fixes it

A fixed version on one release line is not the upgrade target for every line. Check your exact version and any vendor backports.

Affected versions 1

  • Xcodeaffected: all versions before 27CVE List

References 1