CVE-2026-43714

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Improved Input Sanitization Fixes Data Access in Apple iOS

Publication date: 2026-07-27

Last updated on: 2026-07-28

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description

The issue was addressed with improved input sanitization. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6, visionOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6. A malicious app may be able to access protected user data.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-07-27

Last Modified

2026-07-28

Generated

2026-08-17

AI Q&A

2026-07-28

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-15

NVD

CVE-2026-43714

EUVD

EUVD-2026-49477

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
apple	macos	From 14.0 (inc) to 14.8.8 (exc)
apple	macos	From 15.0 (inc) to 15.7.8 (exc)
apple	macos	From 26.0 (inc) to 26.6 (exc)
apple	ipados	to 26.6 (exc)
apple	iphone_os	to 26.6 (exc)
apple	visionos	to 26.6 (exc)
apple	watchos	to 26.6 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-20	The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves a flaw where a malicious app could potentially access protected user data due to insufficient input sanitization. It was addressed by improving input sanitization in multiple Apple operating systems.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Apple operating systems and requires checking for outdated versions. No direct detection commands are provided in the context. Ensure your iOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS, or watchOS devices are updated to the fixed versions mentioned (iOS 26.6, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, etc.).

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a malicious app to access sensitive user data that should normally be protected. This could lead to unauthorized access to personal or confidential information.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows a malicious app to access protected user data due to insufficient input sanitization. This could lead to unauthorized data exposure, potentially violating GDPR's data protection principles or HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information if such data is involved.

Mitigation Strategies

Update affected Apple devices to the latest versions: iOS 26.6 or later, iPadOS 26.6 or later, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8 or later, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8 or later, macOS Tahoe 26.6 or later, visionOS 26.6 or later, watchOS 26.6 or later.

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