CVE-2020-24396 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can extract hardcoded SSH keys from firmware to use the device as a SOCKS proxy, compromising network security.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-24396?

CVE-2020-24396 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 May 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

homee Brain Cube v2 (2.28.2 and 2.28.4) devices have sensitive SSH keys within downloadable and unencrypted firmware images. This allows remote attackers to use the support server as a SOCKS proxy.

Weakness: CWE-522

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-24396?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hom.ee Brain Cube Core.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24396?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-24396 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-24396 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-24396 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j556-xwv2-m594.

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