CVE-2026-43766
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Authorization Bypass in macOS Allowing Sensitive Data Exposure

Publication date: 2026-07-27

Last updated on: 2026-07-27

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6. An attacker with physical access to a locked device may be able to view sensitive user information.

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Published
2026-07-27
Last Modified
2026-07-27
Generated
2026-07-28
AI Q&A
2026-07-28
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-43766
EUVD
EUVD-2026-49542

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos_sequoia 15.7.8
apple macos_sonoma 14.8.8
apple macos_tahoe 26.6

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This is an authorization issue caused by poor state management in Apple operating systems. It allows an attacker with physical access to a locked device to bypass restrictions and view sensitive user information.

Impact Analysis

If someone gains physical access to your locked Apple device, they may be able to access private data such as messages, photos, or files without proper authorization.

Mitigation Strategies

Update to the latest version of macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, or macOS Tahoe 26.6 to address the authorization issue. Ensure physical access to devices is restricted to prevent unauthorized viewing of sensitive information.

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