CVE-2025-43414
Description
A permissions issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1. A shortcut may be able to access files that are normally inaccessible to the Shortcuts app.
AI Insight
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A permissions issue in Shortcuts on macOS allows shortcuts to access files normally inaccessible, patched in multiple macOS versions.
Vulnerability
Overview A permissions issue exists in the Shortcuts app on macOS, where a shortcut may be able to access files that are normally inaccessible to the Shortcuts app. This is due to insufficient validation of permissions, allowing bypass of intended restrictions.
Exploitation
An attacker could exploit this issue by crafting a malicious shortcut that, when executed by the user, accesses protected files. The user must run the shortcut for the exploit to succeed, but no additional authentication is required beyond existing user privileges.
Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to disclosure of sensitive user data from files the Shortcuts app should not have access to. This includes documents, configuration files, or other data protected by macOS sandboxing.
Mitigation
Apple has addressed the issue with improved validation in macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.1. Users should update to the latest available version for their macOS to protect against this vulnerability [1][2][3].
AI Insight generated on May 19, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
2- Range: <=15.7.1, <=14.8.1, <=26.0
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
3- support.apple.com/en-us/125635nvdRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/125636nvdRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/125634nvd
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