Connected IO v2.1.0 and prior uses a hard-coded username/password pair embedded in their device's firmware used for device communication using MQTT. An attacker who gained access to these credentials is able to connect to the MQTT broker and send messages on behalf of devices, impersonating them. in order to sign and verify JWT session tokens, allowing attackers to sign arbitrary session tokens and bypass authentication.
CVE Status: Modified
Attribute | Value |
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Attack Complexity | LOW |
Attack Vector | NETWORK |
Availability Impact | HIGH |
Base Score | 9.8 |
Base Severity | CRITICAL |
Confidentiality Impact | HIGH |
Integrity Impact | HIGH |
Privileges Required | NONE |
Scope | UNCHANGED |
User Interaction | NONE |
Vector String | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Exploitability Score | 3.9 |
Impact Score | 5.9 |
Source | [email protected] |
Type | Primary |