CVE-2024-9991

Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information Vulnerability in Philips Lighting Devices

Description

This vulnerability exists in Philips lighting devices due to storage of Wi-Fi credentials in plain text within the device firmware. An attacker with physical access could exploit this by extracting the firmware and analyzing the binary data to obtain the plaintext Wi-Fi credentials stored on the vulnerable device. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the Wi-Fi network to which vulnerable device is connected.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Upgrade Philips Smart Wi-Fi LED Batten 24-Watt, LED T Beamer 20-Watt, Smart Bulb 9,10,12-Watt and Smart T-Bulb 10,12-Watt to version 1.33.1

Category

7.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Third-Party Advisory org.in
Affected: Philips Lighting (Signify Innovations India) Philips Smart Wi-Fi LED Batten 24-Watt
Affected: Philips Lighting (Signify Innovations India) Philips Smart Wi-Fi LED T Beamer 20-Watt
Affected: Philips Lighting (Signify Innovations India) Philips Smart Bulb 9,10,12-Watt
Affected: Philips Lighting (Signify Innovations India) Philips Smart T-Bulb 10,12-Watt
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9991?
CVE-2024-9991 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-9991?
To fix CVE-2024-9991: Upgrade Philips Smart Wi-Fi LED Batten 24-Watt, LED T Beamer 20-Watt, Smart Bulb 9,10,12-Watt and Smart T-Bulb 10,12-Watt to version 1.33.1
Is CVE-2024-9991 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-9991 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-9991?
CVE-2024-9991 affects Philips Lighting (Signify Innovations India) Philips Smart Wi-Fi LED Batten 24-Watt, Philips Lighting (Signify Innovations India) Philips Smart Wi-Fi LED T Beamer 20-Watt, Philips Lighting (Signify Innovations India) Philips Smart Bulb 9,10,12-Watt, Philips Lighting (Signify Innovations India) Philips Smart T-Bulb 10,12-Watt.
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