Apple macOS Tahoe Shortcuts Privacy Vulnerability Allowing Access to Sensitive User Data

Vulnerability

A privacy vulnerability has been identified in the Shortcuts application of macOS Tahoe, specifically in version 26.1. This issue allows an app to access sensitive user data due to inadequate state management. The vulnerability has been addressed in the same version by implementing improved checks.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive user data by applications.

Added: Dec 12, 2025, 9:20 PM
Updated: Dec 12, 2025, 9:20 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
2.5
exploitability
4.4
remediation
7.7
relevance
1.4
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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