CVE-2026-43749
High
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.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Apple Macos
PublishedJul 27, 2026
First seenJul 27, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-22Path traversal
How to fix
Update
- apple macos14.8.8, 15.7.8, 26.6 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| apple macos | 14.0 ≤ v < 14.8.8, 15.0 ≤ v < 15.7.8, 26.0 ≤ v < 26.6 | 14.8.8, 15.7.8, 26.6 |
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