How severe is CVE-2024-27867?

CVE-2024-27867 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-27867 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-27867?

CVE-2024-27867 primarily affects Apple Airpods Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27867?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-27867 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-27867 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25060.

When was CVE-2024-27867 published?

CVE-2024-27867 was published on 2024-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-27867

CVE-2024-27867 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Airpods Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25060
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Apple Airpods Firmware
Published: 2024-06-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in AirPods Firmware Update 6A326, AirPods Firmware Update 6F8, and Beats Firmware Update 6F8. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-27867?: An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in AirPods Firmware Update 6A326, AirPods Firmware Update 6F8, and Beats Firmware Update 6F8. 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-27867?: CVE-2024-27867 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-27867 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-27867?: CVE-2024-27867 primarily affects Apple Airpods Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27867?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-27867 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-27867 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25060.
When was CVE-2024-27867 published?: CVE-2024-27867 was published on 2024-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

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cpe:2.3:o:apple:airpods_pro_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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