### [CVE-2024-40657](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-40657)
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### Description

In addPreferencesForType of AccountTypePreferenceLoader.java, there is a possible way to disable apps for other users due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

### POC

#### Reference
No PoCs from references.

#### Github
- https://github.com/fkie-cad/nvd-json-data-feeds