CVE-2026-116017: Xiaozhi-esp32-server before 0.9.8 IDOR via device address-book endpoint

Published Oct 24, 2026
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Updated

Xiaozhi-esp32-server before 0.9.8 contains an insecure direct object reference vulnerability in the manager-api DeviceController.getAddressBook handler that allows authenticated users to read other users' device address books. Attackers with a normal or self-registered account can request /device/address-book/{macAddress} with another user's device MAC to obtain contact MACs, aliases, call permissions, and owner user IDs.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Xiaozhi xiaozhi-esp32-server<0.9.8

Event History

Oct 24, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:40 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:40 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this issue?

Any authenticated user, including a user with a normal or self-registered account, can exploit it. No elevated privileges or user interaction are required.

2

What information can be exposed?

An attacker can retrieve another user's device address book, including contact MAC addresses, aliases, call permissions, and owner user IDs.

3

What must an attacker know to access another user's address book?

The attacker needs the target device's MAC address and can submit it to the /device/address-book/{macAddress} endpoint.

4

Which versions are affected?

Xiaozhi-esp32-server versions before 0.9.8 are affected.

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