CVE-2023-27964

Name: CVE-2023-27964
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-23T18:15:11.197+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 8.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-27964 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in AirPods Firmware Update 5E133. EPSS estimates a 8.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in AirPods Firmware Update 5E133. When your headphones are seeking a connection request to one of your previously paired devices, an attacker in Bluetooth range might be able to spoof the intended source device and gain access to your headphones.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

8.21%

94.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-290

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Airpods Firmware	5e133

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213752Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213752Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 23, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27964?

How severe is CVE-2023-27964?

CVE-2023-27964 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 8.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27964?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST