CVE-2026-43749 Details
Description
A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
A vulnerability exists in the directory path handling of macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.6. This vulnerability arises from a parsing issue that allows an application to potentially gain root privileges. The problem has been addressed in all three macOS versions by implementing better path validation.
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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 Jul 27, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/128067 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/128071 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/128072 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apple macos | >= 14.0, < 14.8.8 >= 15.0, < 15.7.8 >= 26.0, < 26.6 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 28, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 27, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 27, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |