CVE-2026-43654 Information disclosure in iOS and iPadOS

High 7.5 Published Updated

An app can disclose kernel memory, potentially exposing sensitive data to attackers on Apple devices.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-43654?

CVE-2026-43654 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados, published on 11 May 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9, iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5. An app may be able to disclose kernel memory.

Weakness: CWE-497

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-43654?

It affects 6 products.

Products include Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos, Apple Visionos, Apple Watchos.

How do I fix CVE-2026-43654?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-43654 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-43654 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-43654 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Ipados vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qgc2-9f9f-gp28.

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