CVE-2018-17176

Name: CVE-2018-17176
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-18T18:29:08.897+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-17176 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A replay issue was discovered on Neato Botvac Connected 2.2.0 devices. Manual control mode requires authentication, but once recorded, the authentication (always transmitted in cleartext) can be replayed to /bin/webserver on port 8081. EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A replay issue was discovered on Neato Botvac Connected 2.2.0 devices. Manual control mode requires authentication, but once recorded, the authentication (always transmitted in cleartext) can be replayed to /bin/webserver on port 8081. There are no nonces, and timestamps are not checked at all.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.00%

58.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-294

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Neatorobotics	Botvac D4 Connected Firmware	2.2.0
Neatorobotics	Botvac D6 Connected Firmware	2.2.0
Neatorobotics	Botvac D7 Connected Firmware	2.2.0

References

https://media.ccc.de/v/2018-124-pinky-brain-are-taking-over-the-world-with-vacuum-cleanersExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://media.ccc.de/v/2018-124-pinky-brain-are-taking-over-the-world-with-vacuum-cleanersExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 18, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17176?

How severe is CVE-2018-17176?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-17176 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17176?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST