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CVE-2026-43779

Apple macOS broken access control

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.54%
  1. Published27 Jul 2026

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. 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 intercept network connections intended for another process.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Apple macOS≥ 14.0 < 14.8.8 · ≥ 15.0 < 15.7.8 · ≥ 26.0 < 26.6

Remediation

Fixed in
Apple macOS≥ 14.8.8

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-43779 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-43779 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.54%.

How severe is CVE-2026-43779?

CVE-2026-43779 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-43779?

Affected products include Apple macOS.

How do I fix CVE-2026-43779?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apple macOS 14.8.8 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.