Vulnerability in Philips Lighting Devices Stores Wi-Fi Credentials in Plain Text

CVE-2024-9991

Summary

This vulnerability affects Philips lighting devices, stemming from the insecure storage of Wi-Fi credentials in plain text within their firmware. An attacker possessing physical access to the devices can exploit this vulnerability by extracting the firmware and analyzing the associated binary data. Through this method, the attacker can retrieve the plaintext Wi-Fi credentials, potentially allowing unauthorized access to the Wi-Fi network connected to the compromised device. This poses significant risks, especially in environments where secure network access is crucial.

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