CVE-2024-36554

Forever KidsWatch Call Me KW-50 R36_YDR_A3PW_GM7S_V1.0_2019_07_15_16.19.24_cob_h and Forever KidsWatch Call Me KW-60…

Critical · published February 6, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
37.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A simple SMS is all it takes for a malicious user to extract sensitive information from Forever KidsWatch devices. 🔥 Think of it like a sneaky phone call where the caller tricks you into revealing your secrets — you spill all the beans without realizing you've been duped! 🤯 This vulnerability could allow an attacker to gather critical information about the device and its user, potentially exposing private data and location info. Imagine if your child's smartwatch inadvertently revealed where they are and personal details to a stranger! That's an absolute nightmare!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky phone call where the caller tricks you into revealing your secrets — you spill all the beans without realizing you've been duped! 🤯 This vulnerability arises from insecure handling of SMS messages, which allows an attacker to send a specially crafted message to the device that prompts it to disclose sensitive information.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to gather critical information about the device and its user, potentially exposing private data and location info. Imagine if your child's smartwatch inadvertently revealed where they are and personal details to a stranger! That's an absolute nightmare! Immediately patch the affected devices to the latest firmware versions: KW-50 to R36_YDR_A3PW_GM7S_V1.0 and KW-60 to R36CW_YDE_S4_A29_2_V1.0. It's also wise to review your device settings and limit SMS access where possible to bolster security. 🔐 You've got this! By acting quickly and applying these updates, you'll keep your devices safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00443 · 37.5th percentile
Published
2025-02-06T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 FEB 00:00Z
    Forever KidsWatch Call Me KW-50 R36_YDR_A3PW_GM7S_V1.0_2019_07_15_16.19.24_cob_h and Forever KidsWatch Call Me KW-60…
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