CVE-2026-43765

Published Jul 27, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.

Remediation

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History
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Title Symlink Validation Flaw Enables Modification of Protected Files
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Title Symlink Validation Flaw Enables Modification of Protected Files
Weaknesses CWE-22
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Title Symlink Handling Vulnerability Enabling Unauthorized Modification of Protected File System Areas
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Title Symlink Handling Vulnerability Enabling Unauthorized Modification of Protected File System Areas
Weaknesses CWE-22
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Weaknesses CWE-59
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Apple
Apple macos
Vendors & Products Apple
Apple macos
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Description This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apple
Published
Updated
Jul 28, 2026, 4:01 PM
Reserved
May 1, 2026, 10:46 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Jul 27, 2026, 9:17 PM
Modified
Oct 24, 2026, 1:10 PM