Apple SharedFileList Permissions Vulnerability Allowing Unauthorized File System Modifications

Vulnerability

A permissions vulnerability in the SharedFileList component of macOS Sequoia 15.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8, and macOS Tahoe 26 allows apps to modify protected areas of the file system. This issue has been resolved by removing the vulnerable code.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized modifications of protected parts of the file system.

Added: Sep 16, 2025, 12:37 AM
Updated: Sep 16, 2025, 12:37 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
2.5
exploitability
3.3
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.5
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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