CVE-2026-43701 is an improper access control vulnerability in WebKit web content handling, affecting Apple products, WebKitGTK, and WPE WebKit. Insufficient checks may allow a malicious website to process restricted web content outside the sandbox, potentially accessing resources that should be restricted. WebKitGTK and WPE WebKit versions before 2.52.5 are affected. The issue was corrected through improved checks; the specific vulnerable function and exploit mechanism are not publicly detailed in the available information.
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A vulnerability affecting webkit2gtk and the listed Apple products allows a malicious website to process restricted web content outside the sandbox. It was addressed with improved checks. The plugin assigns a high-severity CVSS v3 base score of 7.1, with network-based exploitation requiring user interaction.
A WebKitGTK sandbox-bypass vulnerability that may allow a malicious website to process restricted web content outside the sandbox.
A WebKitGTK vulnerability allowing a malicious website to process restricted web content outside the sandbox, undermining sandbox isolation. The advisory includes a fix in the webkit2gtk3 security update.
A WebKitGTK vulnerability allowing a malicious website to process restricted web content outside the sandbox.
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Cross-references every affected SKU, including bundled OEM variants.
Community discussion across Reddit, Mastodon, and other social sources.