Unable to run swift scripts

Originator:developer.computers
Number:rdar://FB9293573 Date Originated:2021-07-08
Status:Open Resolved:
Product:MacOS Product Version:macOS 11.3 Big Sur
Classification:Security - App Sandbox Escape Reproducible:Yes
 
From app sandbox, we are unable to launch .swift scripts. In particular, main.swift with a header of "#!/usr/bin/swift". We get the error: `xcrun: error: cannot be used within an App Sandbox` At the same time, we are able to run other scripts with identical functionality such as .zsh scripts with a header of "#!/bin/zsh"

We would prefer to write our scripts in swift rather than zsh. Why are there specific restrictions on swift scripts? Note that all of the scripts are code-signed and included in the app bundle.

To reproduce:
1. Create an app with app sandbox enabled
2. Create a .swift script that is included in resources
3. Use Process (https://developer.apple.com/documentation/foundation/process/2890108-run) to launch the script
4. See that the console has error message and script does not start

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Similar Issue Reported on Apple Forums

https://developer.apple.com/forums/thread/668050

By developer.computers at July 8, 2021, 11:14 p.m. (reply...)

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