Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU143662

Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2026-43797

Published: August 17, 2026

Vulnerability identifier: #VU143662

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2026-43797

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Contacts. A local application can access information about a user\'s contacts.

macOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS

Install update from vendor's website.

macOS - update to 26.6 25G72
iPadOS - update to 26.6 23G71
Apple iOS - update to 26.6 23G71