CVE-2025-43459

Name: CVE-2025-43459
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-11-04T02:15:51.313+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-43459 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in watchOS 26.1. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.22%

13.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Watchos	< 26.1

References

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

Timeline

Published: Nov 4, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43459?

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.

How severe is CVE-2025-43459?

CVE-2025-43459 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43459?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-43459?

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Source: NVD / NIST