Apple has patched a security flaw in iOS and macOS that could have been exploited to steal sensitive data.The vulnerability was found in the FileProvider framework, which allows apps to manage and access files on remote servers or locally.The bug bypassed Apple's Transparency, Consent, and Control (TCC) framework, allowing unauthorized access to files, folders, health data, and more.Apple fixed the bug in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia 15 with improved validation of symbolic links.