CVE-2023-32417

Severity: low (CVSS 2.4 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2023-06-23 · updated 2026-06-17

Description

This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue is fixed in watchOS 9.5. An attacker with physical access to a locked Apple Watch may be able to view user photos or contacts via accessibility features.

Affected products

Apple watchOS: before 9.5 — fixed in 9.5

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Apple watchOS 9.5. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213764
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213758
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213764
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213758

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