CVE-2025-43459

low-risk

Published 2025-11-04

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.

Do I need to act?

0.02% chance of exploitation

EPSS score — low exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 4.6/10 Medium

PHYSICAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Watchos

Affected Vendors

Apple

References (1)

Release Notes https://support.apple.com/en-us/125639

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low-risk

Severity 16/34 · Moderate

Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal

Exposure 5/34 · Minimal