Apple Shortcuts App User Consent Bypass Vulnerability

A vulnerability exists in the Shortcuts app on macOS Sonoma, Ventura, and Sequoia, allowing a shortcut to potentially bypass sensitive app settings. This issue could be exploited by creating a shortcut that accesses files or performs actions normally restricted by the app's privacy settings.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to files or settings within the Shortcuts app, allowing shortcuts to perform actions or access data that should be restricted.

Remediation

Users can update to macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.7.7, or macOS Sequoia 15.4 to address this vulnerability.