AppleCVE-2026-43672

Apple macOS: improper authorization

CVE-2026-43672 · Published Jul 27, 2026 · updated Jul 29, 2026

High7.1

Fix: upgrade to 14.8.8 or later (3 fixed versions below)

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. A malicious application may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.

Affected versions

Package	Affected	Fixed in
macOS Product	< 14.8.8	14.8.8
	< 15.7.8	15.7.8
	< 26.6	26.6

Details and references

CVSS 3.1: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Severity from: CISA (its enrichment of the CVE record)
Weakness: CWE-863

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