What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-43459?

CVE-2025-43459 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.6 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Watchos are affected by CVE-2025-43459?

Organizations using An authentication should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2025-43459, a incorrect authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 4.6.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-43459?

During next maintenance window: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches when convenient. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Watchos CVE-2025-43459

MEDIUM

Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)

2025-11-04 product-security@apple.com

Apple Authentication Bypass Watchos

4.6

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.6 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Physical

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:20 vuln.today

CVE Published

Nov 04, 2025 - 02:15 nvd

MEDIUM 4.6

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.6), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863), which allows attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources. 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. Affected products include: Apple Watchos.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Review and test authorization logic, implement consistent access control checks, use centralized authorization framework.