Security features bypass in macOS - CVE-2024-40809

Vulnerability identifier: #VU94905

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-2024-40809

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to a logic error in Shortcuts. A remote attacker can trick the victim to click on a specially crafted shortcut and bypass Internet permission requirements.

macOS
visionOS
watchOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS

Install updates from vendor's website.

macOS - addressed in versions 14.6 23G80, 12.7.6 21H1320, 13.6.8 22G820
visionOS - update to 1.3
watchOS - update to 10.6
iPadOS - addressed in versions 16.7.9 20H348, 17.6 21G80
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 16.7.9 20H348, 17.6 21G80

• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214119

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple macOS Sonoma
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple macOS Monterey
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple macOS Ventura
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple iOS 17 and iPadOS 17
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple iOS 16 and iPadOS 16
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple watchOS
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple visionOS