CVE-2018-20100

Description

An issue was discovered on August Connect devices. Insecure data transfer between the August app and August Connect during configuration allows attackers to discover home Wi-Fi credentials. This data transfer uses an unencrypted access point for these credentials, and passes them in an HTTP POST, using the AugustWifiDevice class, with data encrypted with a fixed key found obfuscated in the app.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.16%
Third-Party Advisory bullguard.com
Affected: n/a n/a
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20100?
CVE-2018-20100 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-20100?
To fix CVE-2018-20100, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-20100 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-20100 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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