Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Philips Hue Bridge Poses Remote Code Execution Risk
CVE-2026-3561

8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Philips
Status
Hue Bridge
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 March 2026

What is CVE-2026-3561?

A vulnerability in Philips Hue Bridge allows attackers on the same network to execute arbitrary code due to improper validation of PUT requests. This issue, stemming from insufficient checks on user-supplied data length, can enable attackers to bypass authentication and compromise device integrity.

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Affected Version(s)

Hue Bridge 1.73.1973146020

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-159/
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CVSS V3.0

Score:
8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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