CVE-2026-43691 Path traversal in macOS
An app can gain root privileges due to a path handling issue in macOS, requiring users to apply the latest security patches.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-43691?
CVE-2026-43691 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 14 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-43691?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2026-43691?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-43691 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2026-43691 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-43691 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f6f2-7frp-3r3p.