diff --git a/docs/changelog/7.x.x.txt b/docs/changelog/7.x.x.txt
index 148af9605..6f7512594 100644
--- a/docs/changelog/7.x.x.txt
+++ b/docs/changelog/7.x.x.txt
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 7.10.9
  - fixed #12030: Calendar Feed Time Zone Issue
+ - fixed: Permission on who can create a shortcut of an Asset.
 
 7.10.8
  - rfe #12016 for the top story as well
diff --git a/lib/WebGUI/AssetClipboard.pm b/lib/WebGUI/AssetClipboard.pm
index 880f09496..15225276b 100644
--- a/lib/WebGUI/AssetClipboard.pm
+++ b/lib/WebGUI/AssetClipboard.pm
@@ -467,8 +467,7 @@ sub www_copyList {
 sub www_createShortcut {
 	my $self    = shift;
     my $session = $self->session;
-    return $session->privilege->insufficient()
-        if !$session->user->isInGroup(12) || !$self->canView;
+    return $session->privilege->insufficient() if ! $self->canEdit;
 	my $isOnDashboard = $self->getParent->isa('WebGUI::Asset::Wobject::Dashboard');
 
 	my $shortcutParent = $isOnDashboard? $self->getParent : WebGUI::Asset->getImportNode($session);