CVE-2026-3560: (Pwn2Own) Philips Hue Bridge HomeKit hk_hap_pair_storage_put Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Mar 13, 2026
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Updated

Philips Hue Bridge HomeKit hkhappairstorageput Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Philips Hue Bridge. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the hkhappairstorageput function of the HomeKit implementation, which listens on TCP port 8080 by default. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the device. Was ZDI-CAN-28469.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Philips Hue Bridge
Philips Hue Bridge
All of the following
Philips Hue Bridge V2 Firmware<1975170000
Philips Hue Bridge V2

Event History

Mar 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:37 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via ZDI·08:54 PM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·08:54 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 16, 2026
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-3560?

CVE-2026-3560 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-3560?

To fix CVE-2026-3560, users should update their Philips Hue Bridge firmware to the latest version provided by Philips.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-3560?

CVE-2026-3560 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows for remote code execution.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-3560?

CVE-2026-3560 affects users of the Philips Hue Bridge that utilize HomeKit functionality.

5

Can CVE-2026-3560 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-3560 can be exploited by network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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