CVE-2026-43692 Code injection in macOS
A remote attacker can trigger unexpected app termination or execute arbitrary code on macOS due to insufficient input validation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-43692?
CVE-2026-43692 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 14 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A validation issue was addressed with improved input sanitization. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. A remote user may cause an unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-43692?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2026-43692?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-43692 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2026-43692 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-43692 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pjp4-8854-6v42.