#VU89414 Path traversal in macOS - CVE-2024-27821
Published: May 14, 2024 / Updated: November 22, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU89414
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27821
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
macOS
macOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.
Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing file paths in Shortcuts. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information without consent.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.