CVE-2018-6402 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can force Ecobee devices to connect to unencrypted Wi-Fi networks, bypassing configured WPA2 encryption settings via Evil Twin attacks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-6402?
CVE-2018-6402 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Apr 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Ecobee Ecobee4 4.2.0.171 devices can be forced to deauthenticate and connect to an unencrypted Wi-Fi network with the same SSID, even if the device settings specify use of encryption such as WPA2, as long as the competing network has a stronger signal. An attacker must be able to set up a nearby SSID, similar to an "Evil Twin" attack.
Weakness: CWE-327
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-6402?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ecobee Ecobee4 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6402?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-6402 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-6402 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-6402 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j5q8-22j2-m58f.