CVE-2025-43459
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Publication date: 2025-11-04

Last updated on: 2025-11-04

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in watchOS 26.1. An attacker with physical access to a locked Apple Watch may be able to view Live Voicemail.

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Published
2025-11-04
Last Modified
2025-11-04
Generated
2026-07-06
AI Q&A
2025-11-04
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
NVD
CVE-2025-43459
EUVD
EUVD-2025-37643

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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple watchos to 26.1 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-863 The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an authentication issue in Apple Watch that was addressed by improving state management. It allows an attacker with physical access to a locked Apple Watch to potentially view Live Voicemail without proper authorization.

Impact Analysis

If an attacker gains physical access to your locked Apple Watch, they may be able to view your Live Voicemail messages without your permission, potentially exposing sensitive or private information.

Mitigation Strategies

Update your Apple Watch to watchOS 26.1 or later, as this version includes the fix for the authentication issue that could allow an attacker with physical access to view Live Voicemail.

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