How severe is CVE-2025-24226?

CVE-2025-24226 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-24226 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-24226?

CVE-2025-24226 affects Apple Xcode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-24226?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-24226 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-24226 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-8976.

When was CVE-2025-24226 published?

CVE-2025-24226 was published on 2025-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-24226

CVE-2025-24226 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Xcode with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-8976
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Apple Xcode
Published: 2025-03-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in Xcode 16.3. A malicious app may be able to access private information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-24226?: The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in Xcode 16.3. A malicious app may be able to access private information.
How severe is CVE-2025-24226?: CVE-2025-24226 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-24226 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-24226?: CVE-2025-24226 affects Apple Xcode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-24226?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-24226 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-24226 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-8976.
When was CVE-2025-24226 published?: CVE-2025-24226 was published on 2025-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:xcode:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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