CVE-2026-33361: Meari weak XOR obfuscation

Published May 11, 2026
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Updated

In Meari IoT SDK image handling (libmrplayer.so) as observed in CloudEdge 5.5.0 (build 220), Arenti 1.8.1 (build 220), and related white-label apps (<= 1.8.x), baby monitor ".jpgx3" files use reversible XOR over only the first 1024 bytes with a predictable key derivation model.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Meari Meari IoT SDK (libmrplayer.so)
Meari CloudEdge=5.5.0 (build 220)
Meari Arenti=1.8.1 (build 220)
Meari Meari white-label apps<=1.8.x

Event History

May 11, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-33361?

CVE-2026-33361 has been classified as a significant vulnerability due to its exploits in weak XOR obfuscation that can potentially expose sensitive image files.

2

How does CVE-2026-33361 impact Meari products?

CVE-2026-33361 affects Meari IoT SDK, CloudEdge 5.5.0, Arenti 1.8.1, and associated white-label applications by allowing reversible access to obfuscated image files.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-33361?

To fix CVE-2026-33361, it is recommended to update to the latest versions of affected software that address this vulnerability.

4

What are the affected versions for CVE-2026-33361?

CVE-2026-33361 affects Meari CloudEdge 5.5.0 (build 220), Arenti 1.8.1 (build 220), and white-label apps with versions up to 1.8.x.

5

Is CVE-2026-33361 applicable to third-party applications?

Yes, CVE-2026-33361 may also impact third-party applications that are based on the Meari IoT SDK or utilize its image handling capabilities.

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