CVE-2026-43791

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Improper Input Validation in macOS Golden Gate

Publication date: 2026-09-14

Last updated on: 2026-09-14

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description

A validation issue was addressed with improved input sanitization. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An app may be able to read arbitrary files.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-14

Last Modified

2026-09-14

Generated

2026-10-05

AI Q&A

2026-09-15

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-04

NVD

CVE-2026-43791

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
apple	macos_golden_gate	27
apple	macos_sequoia	15.8
apple	macos_tahoe	26.7

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a validation issue caused by insufficient input sanitization in Apple's macOS versions Golden Gate 27, Sequoia 15.8, and Tahoe 26.7. It allows an app to read arbitrary files on the system due to improper handling of user input.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Apple macOS versions and involves arbitrary file reading due to insufficient input sanitization. Detection requires checking macOS version and reviewing app permissions. No direct network detection commands are provided. Verify macOS version with 'sw_vers' and check for unauthorized file access in system logs.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this flaw to access sensitive files on your system, potentially leading to unauthorized data exposure or privacy breaches. This could include personal documents, system files, or other confidential information.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows an app to read arbitrary files, which could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data. This may impact compliance with GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) by increasing the risk of data breaches or unauthorized data exposure.

Mitigation Strategies

Update to the latest versions of macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, or macOS Tahoe 26.7 to address the input sanitization issue.

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