Apple Shortcuts App Permissions Vulnerability Allowing Access to Inaccessible Files

Vulnerability

A permissions vulnerability in the Shortcuts app on macOS Sonoma 14.8.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.2 allows shortcuts to access files that are typically off-limits to the app. This issue has been resolved with improved validation.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to files by the Shortcuts app, bypassing normal restrictions.

Added: Nov 4, 2025, 3:01 AM
Updated: Nov 4, 2025, 3:01 AM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
8.4
impact
0.0
exploitability
4.4
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.9
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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