CVE-2025-31186: apple xcode Improper Access Control
CVSS: 3.3v3.1LowAnalyzed
Published 16-01-2026Last modified 02-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2025-31186 is a low (CVSS 3.3) Improper Access Control vulnerability in apple xcode. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 4.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
3.3/10
010
Low · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.16%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 16-01-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 02-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in Xcode 16.3. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionLow 3.3Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST3.3LowCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.16%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
5%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.16% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.16%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Apple1 product
- xcode< 16.3
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- support.apple.com/en-us/122380Vendor Advisory