Apple Safari/iOS/iPadOS/macOS up to 26.5.1 Web use after free

| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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| 6.2 | $25k-$100k | 0.60 |
Summary
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple Safari, iOS, iPadOS and macOS up to 26.5.1. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Web Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-43727. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.
Details
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple Safari, iOS, iPadOS and macOS up to 26.5.1. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Web Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.5.2, iOS 26.5.2 and iPadOS 26.5.2, macOS Tahoe 26.5.2. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected Safari crash.
The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-43727 since 05/02/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $25k-$100k (estimation calculated on 06/30/2026).
Upgrading to version 26.5.2 eliminates this vulnerability.
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Product
Type
Vendor
Name
Version
License
Website
- Vendor: https://www.apple.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
VulDB Vector: 🔒VulDB Reliability: 🔍
CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2
VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍
ADP CISA Base Score: 6.5
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Exploiting
Class: Use after freeCWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒
Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
Interest: 🔍Active Actors: 🔍
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔒
Upgrade: Safari/iOS/iPadOS/macOS 26.5.2
Timeline
05/02/2026 CVE reserved06/29/2026 VulDB entry created
06/30/2026 Advisory disclosed
06/30/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Vendor: apple.comAdvisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-43727 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-43727
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-374752
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712
Entry
Created: 06/30/2026 01:12Changes: 06/30/2026 01:12 (66)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103
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