CVE-2026-43674
MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 0.21%
Last modified
CVE-2026-43674 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. An attacker with physical access to an unlocked device may be able to view Wi-Fi passwords without authentication.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 27.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 27.0 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149034Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-43674?
An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. An attacker with physical access to an unlocked device may be able to view Wi-Fi passwords without authentication.
How severe is CVE-2026-43674?
CVE-2026-43674 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-43674?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
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