CVE-2026-43698 Command injection in macOS

High 7.8 Published 27 Jul 2026 Updated 26 Oct 2026

An injection flaw in macOS allows a local app to gain root privileges, requiring a system update to mitigate.

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-2026-43698?

CVE-2026-43698 is a high-severity command injection 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

An injection issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

Weakness: CWE-88

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-43698?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2026-43698?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-43698 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2026-43698 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-43698 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-jv35-898h-vccg.