CVE-2020-16169

Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in temi Robox OS prior to120, temi Android app up to 1.3.7931 allows remote attackers to gain elevated…

published August 7, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
84.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty alternate route lets attackers bypass authentication in the temi Robox OS! This means they can remotely control the robot and have it answer calls on their terms! 🤖💔 Think of it like a hotel concierge who accepts a room service order without verifying the guest's name — a total misstep that opens the door for unwanted guests! With this vulnerability, an attacker can seize control of the temi robot, gain elevated privileges, and even eavesdrop on conversations through audio and video access. Your trusty robotic assistant could unwittingly become a spy in your home, and that's absolutely not cool! 😱

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel concierge who accepts a room service order without verifying the guest's name — a total misstep that opens the door for unwanted guests! This authentication bypass occurs due to the temi Robox OS not properly restricting access through alternate paths or channels, allowing remote attackers to gain unauthorized control.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker can seize control of the temi robot, gain elevated privileges, and even eavesdrop on conversations through audio and video access. Your trusty robotic assistant could unwittingly become a spy in your home, and that's absolutely not cool! 😱 To secure your device, update the temi Robox OS to version 1.3.7931 or later immediately. Regularly check for security patches and limit network accessibility where possible. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay proactive and keep your robots secure! 🤗✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02436 · 84.2th percentile
Published
2020-08-07T19:22Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 AUG 19:22Z
    Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in temi Robox OS prior to120, temi Android app up to 1.3.7931 allows remote attackers to gain elevated…
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