CVE-2026-43679
published 2026-08-21CVE-2026-43679: This issue was addressed with improved permissions checking. This issue is fixed in watchOS 26.4. An attacker with physical access to a locked Apple Watch may…
PriorityP46low2.4CVSS 3.1
AVPACLPRNUINSUCLINAN
EPSS
0.17%
5.6th percentile
This issue was addressed with improved permissions checking. This issue is fixed in watchOS 26.4. An attacker with physical access to a locked Apple Watch may be able to view user contacts.
Affected
1 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| apple | watchos | < 26.4 | 26.4 |
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GHSA
This issue was addressed with improved permissions checking.
ghsa_unreviewed·2026-08-21
CVE-2026-43679 [LOW] CWE-284 This issue was addressed with improved permissions checking.
This issue was addressed with improved permissions checking. This issue is fixed in watchOS 26.4. An attacker with physical access to a locked Apple Watch may be able to view user contacts.
VulDB
Apple watchOS up to 26.3 permission
vuldb·2026-08-21
CVE-2026-43679 [LOW] Apple watchOS up to 26.3 permission
A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Apple watchOS up to 26.3. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation leads to permission issues.
This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2026-43679. The attack must be carried out locally. There is no available exploit.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
2026-08-21
Published