CVE-2026-43774

CVE Enrichment

CVSS: 5.5 MEDIUM
EPSS: 0.17%
EPSS Percentile: 5.46%
CISA KEV: Not listed

Description

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. 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 access sensitive user data.

Technical Details

CVSS Version: 3.1
CNA / NVD Source: [email protected]
Published: 28-Jul-2026 04:17
Last Modified: 30-Jul-2026 02:32
EPSS Date: 2026-10-23
CWE: CWE-787

CVSS Vector


            CVSS:3.1                            AV:L /
                            AC:L /
                            PR:N /
                            UI:R /
                            S:U /
                            C:H /
                            I:N /
                            A:N

Affected Products / Versions

apple / macos
Version / affected range: * · from (inclusive) 14.0 · before (exclusive) 14.8.8
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
apple / macos
Version / affected range: * · from (inclusive) 15.0 · before (exclusive) 15.7.8
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
apple / macos
Version / affected range: * · from (inclusive) 26.0 · before (exclusive) 26.6
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

References

Last enrichment sync: 24-Oct-2026 14:25
Sources: NVD · FIRST EPSS · CISA KEV
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Reported Context (1)

Details have emerged about a now-patched out-of-bounds read flaw in Apple macOS Spotlight (CVE-2026-43774, CVSS score: 5.5) that could be exploited by a malicious app to access sensitive user data. ThreatsDay: Gogs and n8n RCE Flaws, Malware Campaigns and AI Exploit Advances

CVE (3)

Malware (8)

People (5)

Threat Actors (4)

MITRE ATT&CK (2)

Vendors (7)

Products (9)

Tools (2)

Industries (2)

Countries (6)

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