CVE-2025-43505

HIGH
8.8
CVSS Score
Published: November 4, 2025 at 01:16 AM UTC
Updated: October 18, 2026 at 09:10 PM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorXcode

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Severity
HIGH8.8
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.3%
SSVC
No known exploit

Description

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in Xcode 26.1. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to heap corruption.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

v < 26.1
Affected range stops below 26.1, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:

Patch and advisory references

References (1)

Release NotesVendor Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125641

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCNo known exploitNot automatableTotal impact

SSVC signals action urgency (what to patch first), separate from CVSS which measures severity.

CVSS

8.8HIGHCISA-ADP
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusANALYZED
CWE
CWE-787

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