Insecure Permissions in Espressif IDF Affects Device Authentication
CVE-2024-53406

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Espressif

Status
Espressif IDF
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 March 2025

What is CVE-2024-53406?

Espressif IDF v5.3.0 is exposed to an Insecure Permissions vulnerability that can lead to authentication bypass. During the reconnection process, the device incorrectly reuses the session key from earlier connection sessions. This flaw creates an avenue for malicious actors to exploit security weaknesses, enabling unauthorized access to sensitive functions. Mitigation efforts should focus on ensuring proper session key management to enhance device security.

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References

https://github.com/espressif/esp-idf
https://github.com/yangting111/BLE_TEST/blob/main/result/...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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