CVE-2026-43741: An app may be able to access protected user data in Apple macOS
A logic issue in Apple macOS could allow an app to access protected user data. This vulnerability was addressed by improved state management and fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7. The issue affects versions prior to these fixed releases.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-43741 is a logic flaw in Apple macOS that may enable an application to access protected user data improperly. The vulnerability arises from inadequate state management within the operating system. Apple resolved this issue by improving state management in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7, which are the fixed versions.
Potential Impact
An attacker could exploit this logic issue to gain unauthorized access to protected user data on affected macOS versions prior to the fixed releases. This could lead to potential privacy breaches or data leakage.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official fixes by updating macOS to Golden Gate 27, Sequoia 15.8, or Tahoe 26.7 or later. These updates contain the official fix for this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-43741: An app may be able to access protected user data in Apple macOS
Description
A logic issue in Apple macOS could allow an app to access protected user data. This vulnerability was addressed by improved state management and fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7. The issue affects versions prior to these fixed releases.
Affected software
Apple
macOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-43741 is a logic flaw in Apple macOS that may enable an application to access protected user data improperly. The vulnerability arises from inadequate state management within the operating system. Apple resolved this issue by improving state management in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7, which are the fixed versions.
Potential Impact
An attacker could exploit this logic issue to gain unauthorized access to protected user data on affected macOS versions prior to the fixed releases. This could lead to potential privacy breaches or data leakage.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official fixes by updating macOS to Golden Gate 27, Sequoia 15.8, or Tahoe 26.7 or later. These updates contain the official fix for this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-01T22:46:21.647Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa860f455bf5e2cf59d22dc
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:02:44 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:24:06 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 01:48:31 UTC
Views: 5
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