CWE
312
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-9462

First published: Thu Jun 04 2020(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in all Athom Homey and Homey Pro devices up to the current version 4.2.0. An attacker within RF range can obtain a cleartext copy of the network configuration of the device, including the Wi-Fi PSK, during device setup. Upon success, the attacker is able to further infiltrate the target's Wi-Fi networks.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Homey<4.2.0
Homey Homey Pro
Homey<4.2.0
Homey

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-9462?

    CVE-2020-9462 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive network configuration information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-9462?

    To mitigate CVE-2020-9462, upgrade your Homey or Homey Pro devices to the latest firmware version beyond 4.2.0.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2020-9462?

    CVE-2020-9462 affects all Athom Homey and Homey Pro devices running firmware version 4.2.0 or older.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2020-9462 facilitate?

    CVE-2020-9462 allows an attacker within RF range to capture the device's cleartext network configuration, including the Wi-Fi PSK.

  • When was CVE-2020-9462 discovered?

    CVE-2020-9462 was discovered in 2020, affecting devices up to firmware version 4.2.0.

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