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Keep your Watch secure

Does this affect me? Issues Apple says may have been exploited, the latest security updates and the settings worth checking — in Apple's own words, with a link to every source.

8

updates with published security content for watchOS

3

issues (CVE) Apple says may have been exploited

374

CVE entries across those security notes — one fix can be listed in several updates

Counted from the updates Osnivo has recorded since 15 September 2025, as published on Apple's security releases pages.

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What Apple says may have been exploited

Apple's own words from its security notes, newest first. If one of these applies to your version, install the update listed.

  • dyld · CVE-2026-20700

    “An attacker with memory write capability may be able to execute arbitrary code. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on versions of iOS before iOS 26. CVE-2025-14174 and CVE-2025-43529 were also issued in response to this report.”

    Fixed in watchOS 26.3 · 11 Feb 2026 ↗

  • WebKit · CVE-2025-43529

    “Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on versions of iOS before iOS 26. CVE-2025-14174 was also issued in response to this report.”

    Fixed in watchOS 26.2 · 12 Dec 2025 ↗

  • WebKit · CVE-2025-14174

    “Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to memory corruption. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on versions of iOS before iOS 26. CVE-2025-43529 was also issued in response to this report.”

    Fixed in watchOS 26.2 · 12 Dec 2025 ↗

Settings to check on your Watch

Each path is copied from Apple's User Guide. Open it on your Watch, check it, tick it off — ticks stay in this browser only.

of 4 checked

New Watch? The Setup Companion's first hour covers security, account and backup.

Latest security updates

The newest updates Apple published security content for on watchOS.

  • watchOS 27

    14 Sep 2026

    93 security fixes (CVE)

    A new major release — see what changed in watchOS 27.

    Available for: Apple Watch Series 9 and later

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

  • watchOS 26.6

    27 Jul 2026

    106 security fixes (CVE)

    This update provides bug fixes and security updates for your Apple Watch.

    Available for: Apple Watch Series 6 and later

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

  • watchOS 26.5

    11 May 2026

    46 security fixes (CVE)

    This update introduces a new Pride Luminance watch face available to add from the Face Gallery, along with enhancements, bug fixes, and security updates for your Apple Watch

    More from Apple's release notes
    • This update includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:
    • Pride Luminance watch face that dynamically refracts a spectrum of colors, is available to add from the Face Gallery
    • Fixes an issue where Messages on Apple Watch may use SMS instead of iMessage when paired with a dual SIM iPhone
    • Fixes an issue where Workout app audio alerts could fail to play if the phone was not nearby Apple Watch

    Available for: Apple Watch Series 6 and later

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

  • watchOS 26.4

    24 Mar 2026

    25 security fixes (CVE)

    This update introduces 8 new emoji, along with other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your Apple Watch

    More from Apple's release notes
    • This update also includes the following enhancements:
    • Support for AirPods Max 2
    • Workout type icon in the Workout app lets you start a workout with a single tap
    • 8 new emoji including an orca, trombone, landslide, ballet dancer, and distorted face are available in the emoji keyboard

    Available for: Apple Watch Series 6 and later

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

  • watchOS 26.3

    11 Feb 2026

    Apple: an issue may have been exploited 19 security fixes (CVE)

    This update provides important bug fixes and is recommended for all users.

    Available for: Apple Watch Series 6 and later

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

  • watchOS 26.2

    12 Dec 2025

    Apple: 2 issues may have been exploited 26 security fixes (CVE)

    This update provides improvements and bug fixes, including:

    More from Apple's release notes
    • Sleep app adds sleep score notification controls and refinements to classifications
    • Enhanced Safety Alerts can inform you about imminent threats such as floods, natural disasters, and other emergencies, with rich information like a map of affected areas and links to additional safety guidance (available in the US)
    • Fixes an issue where the Music app might fail to advance to the next song

    Available for: Apple Watch Series 6 and later

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

  • watchOS 26.1

    3 Nov 2025

    35 security fixes (CVE)

    This update includes improvements and bug fixes.

    Available for: Apple Watch Series 6 and later

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

  • watchOS 26

    15 Sep 2025

    24 security fixes (CVE)

    A new major release — see what changed in watchOS 26.

    Available for: Apple Watch Series 6 and later

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

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