CVE-2024-40807 Security feature bypass in macOS
A logic flaw allows shortcuts to access sensitive data without user prompts, bypassing security controls in macOS.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-40807?
CVE-2024-40807 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 29 Jul 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8. A shortcut may be able to use sensitive data with certain actions without prompting the user.
Weakness: CWE-285
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-40807?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40807?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-40807 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-40807 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-40807 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j4fg-qq64-7f65.