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Security-scoped bookmarks are a macOS security feature designed to give applications persistent, secure access to user-selected files and folders without requiring full disk access. On WindowsForum.com, discussions around security-scoped bookmarks often arise in the context of cross-platform security vulnerabilities, such as the critical macOS flaw CVE-2025-31191 disclosed by Microsoft. This flaw allowed attackers to bypass the macOS App Sandbox, which relies on security-scoped bookmarks to manage file access. Understanding how security-scoped bookmarks work is essential for developers and IT professionals securing multi-platform environments, as misconfigurations or exploits can lead to sandbox escapes and unauthorized data access.
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    Critical macOS Security Flaw CVE-2025-31191: Sandbox Escape Exploited and Mitigated

    A critical security flaw in macOS, identified as CVE-2025-31191, was publicly detailed by Microsoft in May 2025, highlighting the ongoing contest between sophisticated attackers and platform defenders in securing endpoint computing. This vulnerability enables attackers to bypass the macOS App...
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