CVE-2026-43728: This issue was addressed through improved state management

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-43728?

macos: upgrade to 26.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-43728 being exploited?

CVE-2026-43728 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-43728 affect?

CVE-2026-43728 affects macos. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.6. An attacker may be able to modify the state of the Keychain.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-43728?

Priority 36/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-43728 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting macos. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.6. An attacker may be able to modify the state of the Keychain.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 83%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-362
Published	2026-07-27
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): Apple Inc. · Vendor: apple

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-27 21:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 13:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apple macos UPGRADE

Affected: >= 26.0 and < 26.6

Fixed in: 26.6

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 26.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · sugar-toolkit-gtk3 · FIXED · 0.122-2.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-d11eb2faf0 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-d11eb2faf0

Fedora ELN · ntpd-rs · FIXED · 1.7.2-3.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-57e4a99310 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-57e4a99310

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-43728?

macos: upgrade to 26.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-43728 being exploited?

CVE-2026-43728 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-43728 affect?

CVE-2026-43728 affects macos. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.6. An attacker may be able to modify the state of the Keychain.

How urgent is CVE-2026-43728?

Priority 36/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

macOS vulnerabilities

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References

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