CVE-2026-43689 Details
Description
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.
A vulnerability exists in the kernel of Apple operating systems, including iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, macOS Golden Gate 27, and visionOS 27. This vulnerability allows a malicious application to gain root privileges by exploiting a permissions issue that has been addressed with additional restrictions. The vulnerability could potentially be exploited by an application that manipulates specific data or behaviors to bypass security measures and obtain elevated rights, enabling it to execute actions or access resources that are normally restricted.
Users can update to iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, macOS Golden Gate 27, or visionOS 27 to address this vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 14, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149034 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149035 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149038 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149041 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-862 | Missing Authorization | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apple ipados | < 26.7 |
CPE
Remediation
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| apple iphone os | < 26.7 |
CPE
Remediation
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| apple macos | < 27.0 |
CPE
Remediation
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| apple visionos | < 27.0 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Sep 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |