CVE-2026-43741

What it is

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An app may be able to access protected user data.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure.

Exploit odds

0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-09-14 21:17 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-09-16 19:39 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-09-14 21:17 UTC

Last modified

2026-09-16 19:39 UTC

Exploit probability

0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-284 · Improper access control

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Apple macOS < 15.8
• Apple macOS < 26.7

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.5

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None