CVE-2026-43696

MEDIUM CVSS 3.1: 5.3 EPSS 0.29%
Updated Sep 18, 2026
Apple
Parameter Value
CVSS 5.3 (MEDIUM)
Affected Versions before 27.0
Fixed In 27.0
Type CWE-862 (Missing Authorization)
Vendor Apple
Public PoC No

An authorization issue was addressed with improved entitlement checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. An app may be able to capture Touch Bar content without authorization.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
Low
Partial data leak
Integrity
None
No data modification
Availability
None
No disruption

CVSS Vector v3.1

Vulnerable Products 1

Configuration From (including) Up to (excluding)
Apple Macos
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
— 27.0