Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU137082

Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2026-43724

Published: July 8, 2026 / Updated: August 14, 2026

Vulnerability identifier: #VU137082

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2026-43724

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: Public exploit is available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in kernel when handling input from a local application. A local user can run a local application to escalate privileges.

Affected software

macOS
visionOS
tvOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
watchOS

How to mitigate CVE-2026-43724

Install update from vendor's website.

macOS - addressed in versions 26.5.2 25F84, 14.8.8 23J620, 15.7.8 24G824
visionOS - update to 26.6
tvOS - update to 26.6 23L773
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 18.7.10 22H374, 26.5.2 23F84
iPadOS - addressed in versions 18.7.10 22H374, 26.5.2 23F84
watchOS - update to 26.6 23U67

Links to Public Exploits and PoC-codes

Exploit #12904 - DirtySlide (DirtySlide XNU Exploit (CVE-2026-43724) For MacOS) (August 14, 2026)

External References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/127595