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CVE-2026-43732 Apple CVE debrief

CVE-2026-43732 is a path handling issue addressed with improved validation in various Apple products, including Safari 26.5.2, iOS 26.5.2 and iPadOS 26.5.2, macOS Tahoe 26.5.2, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, and watchOS 26.6. The issue is related to the handling of maliciously crafted web content, which may disclose sensitive user information. Users of these products should apply the latest security updates to mitigate the risk.

Vendor
Apple
Product
Safari
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-29
Original CVE updated
2026-07-27
Advisory published
2026-06-29
Advisory updated
2026-07-27

Who should care

Users of Apple products, particularly those using Safari, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS, should apply the latest security updates to mitigate the risk of sensitive information disclosure. This includes administrators and security teams responsible for managing these systems.

Technical summary

A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.5.2, iOS 26.5.2 and iPadOS 26.5.2, macOS Tahoe 26.5.2, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6. Processing maliciously crafted web content may disclose sensitive user information. The issue is related to the handling of URLs and paths in these products. Affected users should apply security updates promptly and verify system logs for anomalies. This CVE record was published on 2026-06-29T20:17:37.317Z and last modified on 2026-07-27T21:16:57.843Z.

Defensive priority

Medium priority due to the potential for sensitive information disclosure. Organizations should prioritize applying security updates and monitoring for suspicious activity.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the latest security updates for Safari, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS.
  • Use secure web content and avoid processing maliciously crafted web pages.
  • Monitor for any suspicious activity or anomalies in system logs.
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review.
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented.
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-06-29T20:17:37.317Z and was last modified on 2026-07-27T21:16:57.843Z. The NVD entry is currently Modified. This issue is related to path handling and was addressed with improved validation in various Apple products, including Safari, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS. The issue may disclose sensitive user information when processing maliciously crafted web content.

Official resources

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-06-29T20:17:37.317Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Modified.