Apple macOS Automator Protected Data Access Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A vulnerability in the Automator application on macOS Ventura, Sequoia, and Sonoma allows apps to access protected user data. This issue arises from a permissions flaw that has been addressed by removing the vulnerable code and implementing additional checks.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive user information.

Remediation

Users can update to macOS Ventura 13.7.5, macOS Sequoia 15.4, or macOS Sonoma 14.7.5 to address this vulnerability.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
2.5
exploitability
4.7
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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