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CVE-2019-17098: Use of hard-coded cryptographic key vulnerability in August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge App, Connect Firmware allows an attacker to decrypt an intercepted payload containing the Wi-Fi network authenticati...

CVE-2019-17098 · published 6 years ago
Summary

Use of hard-coded cryptographic key vulnerability in August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge App, Connect Firmware allows an attacker to decrypt an intercepted payload containing the Wi-Fi network authentication credentials. This issue affects: August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge App version v10.11.0 and prior versions...

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
august august_home <= 10.11.0
cpe:2.3:a:august:august_home:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
august connect_wi-fi_bridge_firmware <= 2.2.12
cpe:2.3:o:august:connect_wi-fi_bridge_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Use of hard-coded cryptographic key vulnerability in August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge App, Connect Firmware allows an attacker to decrypt an intercepted payload containing the Wi-Fi network authenticati...
Use of hard-coded cryptographic key vulnerability in August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge App, Connect Firmware allows an attacker to decrypt an intercepted payload containing the Wi-Fi network authentication credentials. This issue affects: August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge App version v10.11.0 and prior versions on Android. August Connect Firmware version 2.2.12 and prior versions.
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.5 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-321Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key
CWE-798Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Timeline
Published30 Sep 2020
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
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