Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| August | August Connect | - |
| August | August Connect Firmware | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://dojo.bullguard.com/dojo-by-bullguard/blog/august-connect/Third Party Advisory
- https://dojo.bullguard.com/dojo-by-bullguard/blog/august-connect/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-20100?
CVE-2018-20100 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). 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 ...
How severe is CVE-2018-20100?
CVE-2018-20100 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-20100?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: August August Connect, August August Connect Firmware.