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macOS symlink bypass of write deny list

Cluster 8734. Data as of 2026-10-25 11:21 UTC

Nothing open on GitHub. Fix merged in #9008 on 13 Apr 2026. Check it covers your case.

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Multiple reports and proposed fixes for a security issue where the write deny list in file operations can be bypassed on macOS via symlinks (e.g., /private/etc). The cluster covers the vulnerability report and several candidate patches resolving symlinks before path checks.

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#9008 fix(file_tools): block /private/etc writes on macOS symlink bypass

merged to main

files: tests/tools/test_file_write_safety.py, tools/file_tools.py

2 PRs closed without merging

From the close comments: merged via another change 2

#8746 fix: block /private/etc writes on macOS (symlink bypass) · merged via another change → #9008
#8829 fix(file_tools): block sensitive paths before and after symlink resol… · merged via another change → #9008, #8746

Closed issues · 1

Closed#8734Path Write Protection Bypass via `/private/etc` Symlink

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Merged PRs: #9008
Closed issues: 1
Attempts: 2 PRs closed without merging
Fix link checked: 13 Apr 2026. This confirmation is old and may be out of date (a revert or reopen would not have invalidated it here); re-verify.

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