Path Handling Flaw in macOS Products from Apple
CVE-2026-43691

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Mac OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-43691?

A path handling vulnerability exists in macOS that could allow applications to bypass security restrictions and gain unauthorized root privileges. This issue has been addressed with improved validation in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7. Users are encouraged to update their systems to protect against potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

macOS 0 < 15.8

macOS 0 < 26.7

macOS 0 < 27

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/149035
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149042
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149043

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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