What is CVE-2019-18980?

CVE-2019-18980 is a vulnerability found in Signify Philips Taolight Smart Wi-Fi Wiz Connected LED Bulb 9290022656 devices that allows remote users to control the bulb without authentication or encryption.

Is there a fix for CVE-2019-18980?

At the moment, there is no official fix available for CVE-2019-18980.

What is the severity of CVE-2019-18980?

The severity of CVE-2019-18980 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-18980?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-18980 at this reference: [https://blog.dammitly.net/2019/10/cheap-hackable-wifi-light-bulbs-or-iot.html](https://blog.dammitly.net/2019/10/cheap-hackable-wifi-light-bulbs-or-iot.html)

Vulnerability/
CVE-2019-18980

high

7.5

CWE

306 311

14/11/2019

5/8/2024

CVE-2019-18980

First published: Thu Nov 14 2019(Updated: )

On Signify Philips Taolight Smart Wi-Fi Wiz Connected LED Bulb 9290022656 devices, an unprotected API lets remote users control the bulb's operation. Anyone can turn the bulb on or off, or change its color or brightness remotely. There is no authentication or encryption to use the control API. The only requirement is that the attacker have network access to the bulb.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Philips Taolight Smart Wi-fi Wiz Connected Led Bulb 9290022656 Firmware
Philips Taolight Smart Wi-Fi Wiz Connected LED Bulb 9290022656

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Reference Links

https://blog.dammitly.net/2019/10/cheap-hackable-wifi-light-bulbs-or-iot.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-18980?
CVE-2019-18980 is a vulnerability found in Signify Philips Taolight Smart Wi-Fi Wiz Connected LED Bulb 9290022656 devices that allows remote users to control the bulb without authentication or encryption.
How does CVE-2019-18980 affect the Signify Philips Taolight Smart Wi-Fi Wiz Connected LED Bulb 9290022656 devices?
CVE-2019-18980 allows anyone to remotely turn the bulb on or off, or change its color or brightness, with no authentication or encryption.
Is there a fix for CVE-2019-18980?
At the moment, there is no official fix available for CVE-2019-18980.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-18980?
The severity of CVE-2019-18980 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-18980?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-18980 at this reference: [https://blog.dammitly.net/2019/10/cheap-hackable-wifi-light-bulbs-or-iot.html](https://blog.dammitly.net/2019/10/cheap-hackable-wifi-light-bulbs-or-iot.html)

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