CVE-2026-43791

6.5 MEDIUM 0.5% exploit odds Fix listed Disclosure OS & kernel

What it is

A validation issue was addressed with improved input sanitization. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An app may be able to read arbitrary files.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure.
Exploit odds: 0.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2026-09-14 21:17 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-09-17 15:16 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published: 2026-09-14 21:17 UTC
Last modified: 2026-09-17 15:16 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.5% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-22 · Path traversal
Record status: Modified

Affected

Apple macOS < 15.8
Apple macOS < 26.7

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 6.5

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: None
Availability: None

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record