This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7.9, macOS Monterey 12.6.8, macOS Ventura 13.5. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213845
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213844
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213843
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213845