CVE-2026-43693 Race condition in macOS

High 7.0 Published Updated

A race condition in macOS allows an app to gain root privileges, requiring users to apply the latest security updates.

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-2026-43693?

CVE-2026-43693 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 27 Jul 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

Weakness: CWE-362

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-43693?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2026-43693?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-43693 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-43693 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-43693 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Macos vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fwj9-vc7m-3x7w.

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