CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-43691

HighCVSS 7.8
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.18%

8th percentile - higher than 8% of all known CVEs

Summary

A path handling issue in macOS was addressed with improved validation. The issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

Risk Assessment

An app could exploit improper path handling to escalate privileges to root. This may lead to full system control and access to sensitive data.

Recommendation

Update macOS to Golden Gate 27, Sequoia 15.8, or Tahoe 26.7 (or later). Avoid installing apps from untrusted sources.

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Original NVD description (English source)

A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS