# CVE-2024-27871: Sandbox: An app may be able to access protected user data

CVE-2024-27871 is fixed in Sonoma on 1 platform by Sonoma 14.6 (version 14.6), released July 29, 2024. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-27871
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5 (MEDIUM)
- EPSS: 0.0026
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 29, 2024
- Vendor advisory: https://support.apple.com/en-us/120911

## Description

A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| macOS | Sonoma | 14.6 | [Sonoma 14.6](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/macos/sonoma-14.6.md) | Jul 29, 2024 |

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