CVE-2015-7056 json
IDE SCM in Apple Xcode before 7.2 does not recognize .gitignore files, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information in opp…
published 10y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2015-6988
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.3%
- EPSS 1.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 70%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
IDE SCM in Apple Xcode before 7.2 does not recognize .gitignore files, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging the presence of a file matching an ignore pattern.
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1.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 70% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00004.html
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT205642
vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1034340
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2015-7056
- NVD CVE-2015-7056
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