CVE-2024-27081

Public Exploit
ESPHome remote code execution via arbitrary file write

Description

ESPHome is a system to control your ESP8266/ESP32. A security misconfiguration in the edit configuration file API in the dashboard component of ESPHome version 2023.12.9 (command line installation) allows authenticated remote attackers to read and write arbitrary files under the configuration directory rendering remote code execution possible. This vulnerability is patched in 2024.2.1.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 5.35% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: esphome esphome
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/esphome/esphome/security/advisories/GHSA-8p25-3q46-8q2p vendor advisory exploit
https://github.com/esphome/esphome/commit/d814ed1d4adc71fde47c4df41215bee449884513 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-27081?
CVE-2024-27081 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-27081?
To fix CVE-2024-27081, 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-2024-27081 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-27081 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-27081?
CVE-2024-27081 affects esphome esphome.
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