CVE-2018-7297

Remote Code Execution in the TCL script interpreter in eQ-3 AG Homematic CCU2 2.29.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain read/write access and…

published February 22, 2018

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.2th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
64%
Percentile
99.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Unauthenticated attackers can seize control of your smart home with a single click! 🏠💻 This vulnerability is like a nefarious intruder who can simply walk in through the front door of your smart home without any security checks. Imagine someone manipulating your home’s thermostat or lights just by accessing the web interface—absolutely chilling! An attacker could gain complete read/write access, executing any command on your Homematic CCU2 device. This could lead to unauthorized control over your smart home systems, putting everything from your heating to security devices at risk. Talk about a security nightmare!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a nefarious intruder who can simply walk in through the front door of your smart home without any security checks. Imagine someone manipulating your home’s thermostat or lights just by accessing the web interface—absolutely chilling! The flaw in the TCL script interpreter allows unauthenticated access through the web interface, enabling remote code execution. This means an attacker can run arbitrary commands on the device, fundamentally compromising your home automation system's security.

What to do

An attacker could gain complete read/write access, executing any command on your Homematic CCU2 device. This could lead to unauthorized control over your smart home systems, putting everything from your heating to security devices at risk. Talk about a security nightmare! To protect your smart home, upgrade your Homematic CCU2 to version 2.29.3 or later immediately. Also, consider implementing network segmentation and stronger authentication measures for your devices to enhance security. Don't leave your front door wide open! This is fixable! By following these steps, you’ll lock down your smart home and keep those intruders at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.64251 · 99.2th percentile
Published
2018-02-22T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 SEP 03:16Z
    EPSS moved 64% → 48%
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  • 06 SEP 03:12Z
    EPSS moved 64% → 48%
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  • 30 AUG 16:01Z
    EPSS moved 48% → 64%
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  • 29 AUG 04:42Z
    EPSS moved 64% → 48%
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  • 22 FEB 19:00Z
    Remote Code Execution in the TCL script interpreter in eQ-3 AG Homematic CCU2 2.29.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain read/write access and…
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