CVE-2026-43689
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk4th percentile - higher than 4% of all known CVEs
Summary
A permissions issue in Apple systems was addressed with additional restrictions. The issue is fixed in iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, and visionOS 27. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges.
Risk Assessment
A malicious app could escalate privileges to root on Apple devices. This may lead to full device control and data theft.
Recommendation
Update iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS to the latest versions (iOS 26.7/27, iPadOS 26.7/27, macOS Golden Gate 27, visionOS 27). Avoid installing untrusted apps.
Other vulnerabilities in iOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS
See all- CVE-2026-64752High
A memory corruption issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, visionOS 27. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.
- CVE-2025-43389Medium
A privacy issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1, visionOS 26.1. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
Original NVD description (English source)
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, visionOS 27. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS