My macOS app is unable to read a Managed Preferences plist unless the App Sandbox is disabled. Is there any solution to read the MDM plist file while the sandbox is still enabled?

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I created two sample apps — one sandboxed and one non‑sandboxed. I tested reading Managed Preferences using bash commands, CFPreferencesCopyValue for a domain, and defaults read. Everything works correctly only when the sandbox is disabled in the entitlements.

When the sandbox is enabled, I’m unable to read values from /Library/Managed Preferences/.

Is there any supported way for a sandboxed macOS app to read an MDM-delivered preference plist under /Library/Managed Preferences/?

Any guidance on the correct and Apple‑supported method would be appreciated.

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My macOS app is unable to read a Managed Preferences plist unless the App Sandbox is disabled. Is there any solution to read the MDM plist file while the sandbox is still enabled?
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