HIGH
CVE-2026-43656
Published: May 11, 2026· Updated: May 13, 2026
7.3
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.02%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:5.9th
Official Description
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9, iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.5. Parsing a maliciously crafted file may lead to an unexpected app termination.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-43656 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
Apple3 products
ipadosiphone osmacos
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (5)
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/127110Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/127111Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/127115Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/127116Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/127117Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-43656
CVSS Score7.3 / 10
SeverityHIGH
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.02%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedMay 11, 2026
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-43656 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.