CVE-2026-2178: A vulnerability was found in r-huijts xcode-mcp-server up to f3419f00117aa9949e326f78cc940166c88f18cb

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-2178?

xcode mcp server: upgrade to newer than 2025-08-26. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-2178 being exploited?

CVE-2026-2178 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-2178 affect?

CVE-2026-2178 affects xcode mcp server. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). A vulnerability was found in r-huijts xcode-mcp-server up to f3419f00117aa9949e326f78cc940166c88f18cb. This affects the function registerXcodeTools of the file src/tools/xcode/index.ts of the component run_lldb. The manipulation of the argu

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-2178?

Priority 50/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.3UPGRADE

CVE-2026-2178 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting xcode mcp server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was found in r-huijts xcode-mcp-server up to f3419f00117aa9949e326f78cc940166c88f18cb. This affects the function registerXcodeTools of the file src/tools/xcode/index.ts of the component run_lldb. The manipulation of the argument args results in command injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. This product takes the approach of rolling releases to provide continiou

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-74, CWE-77
Published	2026-02-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: r-huijts

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-02-08 19:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

r-huijts xcode mcp server UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2025-08-26

Fixed in: newer than 2025-08-26

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xcode-mcp-server || rpm -q xcode-mcp-server || xcode-mcp-server --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2025-08-26 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade xcode-mcp-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade xcode-mcp-server

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-2178?

xcode mcp server: upgrade to newer than 2025-08-26. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-2178 being exploited?

CVE-2026-2178 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-2178 affect?

CVE-2026-2178 affects xcode mcp server. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). A vulnerability was found in r-huijts xcode-mcp-server up to f3419f00117aa9949e326f78cc940166c88f18cb. This affects the function registerXcodeTools of the file src/tools/xcode/index.ts of the component run_lldb. The manipulation of the argu

How urgent is CVE-2026-2178?

Priority 50/100. Public exploit reference

References

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