CVE-2026-43749

Published: Lug 27, 2026 Last Modified: Lug 28, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
HIGH 7,8
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high

Description

AI Translation Available

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.

22

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Stable
Abstraction: Base Structure: Simple
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Integrity Confidentiality Availability
Potential Impacts:
Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands Modify Files Or Directories Read Files Or Directories Dos: Crash, Exit, Or Restart
Applicable Platforms
Technologies: AI/ML
Likelihood of Exploit: High
View CWE Details
https://support.apple.com/en-us/128067
https://support.apple.com/en-us/128067
https://support.apple.com/en-us/128071
https://support.apple.com/en-us/128071
https://support.apple.com/en-us/128072
https://support.apple.com/en-us/128072