CVE-2026-43759
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.15%
Last modified
CVE-2026-43759 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.6, watchOS 26.6. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.6, watchOS 26.6. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 26.0, < 26.6 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 26.6 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/128067Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/128068Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-43759?
An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.6, watchOS 26.6. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
How severe is CVE-2026-43759?
CVE-2026-43759 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-43759?
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
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