CVE-2020-10263 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Attackers with physical access can exploit an unprotected UART interface to gain root privileges, read sensitive data, and modify system configurations on Xiaomi smart speakers.

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-2020-10263?

CVE-2020-10263 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Apr 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered on XIAOMI XIAOAI speaker Pro LX06 1.52.4. Attackers can get root shell by accessing the UART interface and then they can (i) read Wi-Fi SSID or password, (ii) read the dialogue text files between users and XIAOMI XIAOAI speaker Pro LX06, (iii) use Text-To-Speech tools pretend XIAOMI speakers' voice achieve social engineering attacks, (iv) eavesdrop on users and record what XIAOMI XIAOAI speaker Pro LX06 hears, (v) modify system files, (vi) use commands to send any IR code through IR emitter on XIAOMI XIAOAI Speaker Pro LX06, (vii) stop voice assistant service, (viii) enable the XIAOMI XIAOAI Speaker Pro’ SSH or TELNET service as a backdoor, (IX) tamper with the router configuration of the router in the local area networks.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-10263?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mi Xiaomi Xiaoai Speaker Pro Lx06 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10263?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-10263 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2020-10263 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-10263 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-99r6-932q-94cq.

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