Apple macOS Sequoia, Sonoma, and Ventura NSSpellChecker Sandbox Bypass Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A vulnerability allowing apps to break out of their sandbox has been identified in Apple macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, and macOS Ventura 13.7.7. This issue arises from a permissions flaw that has been addressed with additional restrictions.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows an app to escape its sandbox, potentially leading to unauthorized access to system resources or user data.

Added: Jul 30, 2025, 12:30 AM
Updated: Jul 30, 2025, 12:30 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
0.0
exploitability
4.4
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.3
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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