CVE-2023-27964: Apple Airpods Firmware

Medium severity, CVSS 5.4. EPSS: 8.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Affected products

• Apple Airpods Firmware: version 5e133 only

Published 2023-06-23. Last modified 2026-06-17.