Security features bypass in macOS - CVE-2024-40834
Published: July 30, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU94904
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 5.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-40834
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists in Shortcuts due to a missing prompt for user consent. A remote attacker can trick the victim into clicking on a specially crafted shortcut and bypass sensitive Shortcuts app settings.
Affected software
macOS
How to mitigate CVE-2024-40834
Install updates from vendor's website.
macOS - addressed in versions 14.6 23G80, 12.7.6 21H1320, 13.6.8 22G820