Apple iOS/iPadOS Shortcut access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Shortcut Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-40833. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple iOS and iPadOS (version unknown) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Shortcut Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.9 and iPadOS 16.7.9, 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.

The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-40833 since 07/10/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/04/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

07/10/2024 🔍
07/30/2024 +20 days 🔍
07/30/2024 +0 days 🔍
04/04/2026 +613 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-40833 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-40833
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-272902
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 07/30/2024 09:04
Updated: 04/04/2026 19:40
Changes: 07/30/2024 09:04 (55), 08/24/2024 01:11 (13), 10/27/2024 05:23 (11), 03/16/2025 14:51 (3), 04/04/2026 19:40 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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