macOS — security advisory

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  "url": "https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-43791",
  "method": "structured",
  "payload": {
    "kind": "advisory",
    "title": "CVE-2026-43791",
    "summary": "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. An app may be able to read arbitrary files.",
    "evidence": "cve:CVE-2026-43791",
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          "evidence": "/containers/cna/affected/0/product"
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    "severity": "unknown",
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          "product": "macOS",
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      "modified": "2026-10-26T20:36:35.647Z",
      "provider": "cve",
      "references": [
        "https://support.apple.com/en-us/149035",
        "https://support.apple.com/en-us/149042",
        "https://support.apple.com/en-us/149043"
      ],
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            "title": "CISA ADP Vulnrichment",
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                  "version": "3.1",
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                  "vectorString": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
                  "integrityImpact": "NONE",
                  "userInteraction": "NONE",
                  "attackComplexity": "LOW",
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                  "privilegesRequired": "LOW",
                  "confidentialityImpact": "HIGH"
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                        "Exploitation": "none"
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                      {
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                    "version": "2.0.3",
                    "timestamp": "2026-09-17T14:36:09.059323Z"
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                    "type": "CWE",
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                    "description": "CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')"
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          "shortName": "apple",
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    "security_relevant": true,
    "severity_evidence": null
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  "source_id": "core-cve",
  "document_id": 344379,
  "published_at": "2026-09-14T20:48:44.867+00:00"
}