CVE-2026-43730

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Permissions Issue in Apple iOS and macOS Allows User Fingerprinting

Publication date: 2026-07-27

Last updated on: 2026-07-28

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6, macOS Tahoe 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6. An app may be able to fingerprint the user.

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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-2026-43730

EUVD

EUVD-2026-49427

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
apple	macos	From 26.0 (inc) to 26.6 (exc)
apple	ipados	to 26.6 (exc)
apple	iphone_os	to 26.6 (exc)
apple	tvos	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-200	The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.

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Executive Summary

This is a permissions issue in Apple operating systems where an app could potentially gather unique information about a user without proper authorization. The vulnerability was fixed in updates to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS versions 26.6.

Detection Guidance

This CVE describes a permissions issue in Apple operating systems that could allow an app to fingerprint the user. Detection would require checking for unauthorized app behaviors or permissions on affected devices running iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, macOS Tahoe 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, or watchOS 26.6. No specific commands are provided in the CVE details.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to create a profile of your device or behavior, potentially tracking you across apps or services without your knowledge. This may lead to privacy breaches or targeted attacks.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows an app to fingerprint the user, which could lead to unauthorized data collection or tracking. This may violate privacy principles in GDPR and HIPAA by exposing personal data without explicit consent.

Mitigation Strategies

Update affected Apple devices to the latest versions (iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, macOS Tahoe 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6) to address the permissions issue.

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