SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
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CVE-2026-43665

MEDIUM · CVSS 5.5 EPSS 0.13%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-07-27 · Last synced 2026-08-26

CyberRota Analysis

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A vulnerability exists in macOS that allows local attackers to potentially discover the legacy VNC password used for Screen Sharing due to insufficient entitlement checks. This could lead to unauthorized access to the system's screen sharing functionality, compromising user privacy and security. Users and administrators of affected macOS versions should prioritize applying the updates in Sequoia 15.7.8 or Sonoma 14.8.8 to mitigate this risk.

CVE
CVE-2026-43665
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5.5
EPSS
0.13%

Original NVD Description

This issue was addressed with additional entitlement checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8. A local attacker may be able to determine the legacy VNC password configured for Screen Sharing.

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