CVE-2025-1073 Security feature bypass in IR Control Hub (IR Blaster)
Attackers with physical access can load unauthorized firmware on Panasonic IR Control Hub devices, compromising device integrity and control.
- 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-2025-1073?
CVE-2025-1073 is a high-severity vulnerability in Panasonic IR Control Hub (IR Blaster), published on 10 Apr 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Panasonic IR Control Hub (IR Blaster) versions 1.17 and earlier may allow an attacker with physical access to load unauthorized firmware onto the device.
Weakness: CWE-1299
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-1073?
How do I fix CVE-2025-1073?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-1073 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-1073 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-1073 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j3fq-6cwx-wgx7.