CVE-2024-40858
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Unauthorized Contacts Access via Permissions Flaw in macOS Sequoia

Publication date: 2026-04-02

Last updated on: 2026-04-03

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.1. An app may be able to access Contacts without user consent.
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Published
2026-04-02
Last Modified
2026-04-03
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-04-02
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2024-40858
EUVD
EUVD-2024-55523
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos to 15.1 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-284 The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a permissions issue in macOS Sequoia 15.1 where an application may be able to access the user's Contacts without obtaining the user's consent.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could allow an app to access your Contacts without your permission, potentially exposing your personal or sensitive contact information to unauthorized parties.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, update your system to macOS Sequoia 15.1 or later, where the permissions issue has been fixed with additional restrictions to prevent unauthorized access to Contacts.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows an app to access Contacts without user consent, which can lead to unauthorized access to personal data.

Such unauthorized access to personal information may violate privacy requirements outlined in regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which mandate user consent and protection of personal data.

Therefore, this issue could negatively impact compliance with these common standards and regulations until it is addressed by applying the fix in macOS Sequoia 15.1.

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