CVE-2019-20481

In MIELE XGW 3000 ZigBee Gateway before 2.4.0, the Password Change Function does not require knowledge of the old password

Medium · published February 24, 2020

CVSS v3.0
4.6
EPSS
1%
Percentile
47.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Forgetting your old password has never been easier—MIELE XGW 3000 ZigBee Gateway lets anyone change passwords without knowing the old one! 🔐 This vulnerability is like a hotel that allows you to check into a room without verifying your identity—anyone can waltz in and claim it as their own! An attacker could easily take over your account, changing passwords and locking you out. With access to your gateway, they could manipulate connected devices or sensitive information—definitely not a scenario you want!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a hotel that allows you to check into a room without verifying your identity—anyone can waltz in and claim it as their own! In MIELE XGW 3000 ZigBee Gateway versions prior to 2.4.0, the Password Change Function lacks a check for the old password, allowing unauthorized changes.

What to do

An attacker could easily take over your account, changing passwords and locking you out. With access to your gateway, they could manipulate connected devices or sensitive information—definitely not a scenario you want! Update your MIELE XGW 3000 ZigBee Gateway to version 2.4.0 or later immediately to close this loophole. Additionally, consider implementing extra layers of authentication for sensitive functions. You've got this! A quick update and you're back in control, safeguarding your smart home like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
4.6 · MEDIUM
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AC:H/AV:N/A:L/C:L/I:L/PR:L/S:U/UI:R
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00587 · 47.3th percentile
Published
2020-02-24T14:35Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 FEB 14:35Z
    In MIELE XGW 3000 ZigBee Gateway before 2.4.0, the Password Change Function does not require knowledge of the old password
    cvelistv5