Product:
macOS Tahoe
Summary
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.5. An app may be able to access protected user data.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 7.5 | CVE-2026-43652 |
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious application that bypasses the permissions restrictions. By leveraging the permissions issue, the attacker can gain unauthorized access to protected user data without requiring user interaction or elevated privileges.
Affected Products
- macOS Tahoe 26.5 – Fixed the permissions issue that allowed unauthorized access to protected user data.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should ensure that they update to macOS Tahoe 26.5 or later. Regularly updating software can help protect against known vulnerabilities and enhance overall security.