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TI-2023-12554 Aliases CVE-2023-27964

Authentication bypass by spoofing in Apple AirPods Firmware Update E

Priority LOW 35CWE-290Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Adjacent network
Privileges required
None
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low
Impact type
Security bypass
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
Low · Low · None
Fix status
Fixed

Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-290.

Summary

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.

Why it matters now

Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.08205 94th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed AirPods Firmware Update E (Apple): 5

SSVC decision points

CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3

Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Technical impact
Partial

The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
AppleAirPods Firmware Update Ebefore 55Patch availableCNA
  • AirPods Firmware Update E VendorApple Affected before 5 Fixed in 5 Patch available CNA

CPE configurations NVD · 1

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:o:apple:airpods_firmware:5e133:*:*:*:*:*:*:*5e133VulnerableApple
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:airpods_firmware:5e133:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5e133 Vulnerable ·Apple

Remediation

  • Fix · CNA AirPods Firmware Update E (Apple) Fixed in 5

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2023-27964

References

Advisory 1

  • TI-2024-18476 Improper authentication in Apple AirPods CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 4.3

Sources

This product uses the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. Sources and licences