Apple macOS up to 12.7.5/13.6.7/14.5 Shortcut Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apple macOS up to 12.7.5/13.6.7/14.5. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Shortcut Handler. Performing a manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2024-40834. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple macOS up to 12.7.5/13.6.7/14.5. This affects some unknown processing of the component Shortcut Handler. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

This issue was addressed by adding an additional prompt for user consent. 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 bypass sensitive Shortcuts app settings.

It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-40834 since 07/10/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 12.7.6, 13.6.8 or 14.6 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
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Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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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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Upgrade: macOS 12.7.6/13.6.8/14.6

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-2024-40834 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-40834
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-273027
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 07/30/2024 10:28
Updated: 04/04/2026 19:40
Changes: 07/30/2024 10:28 (55), 08/24/2024 01:11 (12), 03/16/2025 12:37 (3), 04/04/2026 19:40 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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