Vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2026-43723
A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
CVSS Score
7.8
High
EPSS — Exploit Probability
0.1%
Riskier than 5% of all CVEs
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV
No federal exploitation record
Remediation
Patch available
Vendor fix published
1 article across 1 outlet · first covered Aug 13, 2026 · latest Aug 13, 2026
Coverage timeline
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Apple patches root privilege flaw in mediaremoted on iOS, macOSsecurityonline.info · Aug 13, 2026