CVE-2015-7056

Name: CVE-2015-7056
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-12-11T11:59:22.07+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-7056 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.29%

66.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Xcode	<= 7.1.1

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00004.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034340
https://support.apple.com/HT205642Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00004.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034340
https://support.apple.com/HT205642Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 11, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-7056?

How severe is CVE-2015-7056?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-7056 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7056?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST