CVE-2024-12079
ECOVACS lawnmowers cleartext storage of anti-theft PIN
Description
ECOVACS robot lawnmowers store the anti-theft PIN in cleartext on the device filesystem. An attacker can steal a lawnmower, read the PIN, and reset the anti-theft mechanism.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 23, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 23, 2025, 5:45 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
Affected Products
                                            The following products are affected by CVE-2024-12079
                                            vulnerability.
                                            Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
                                            products
                                            that
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                                            affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
                                        
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725 | 
Solution
- Ensure sensitive data is stored securely.
 - Encrypt stored sensitive data.
 - Implement secure storage mechanisms.
 
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
                                            Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
                                            information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
                                            CVE-2024-12079.
                                        
| URL | Resource | 
|---|---|
| https://dontvacuum.me/talks/37c3-2023/37c3-vacuuming-and-mowing.pdf | Exploit Third Party Advisory | 
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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            weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-12079 is
            associated with the following CWEs:
        
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            approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-12079
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 23, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:ecovacs:deebot_900_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:ecovacs:deebot_900:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:ecovacs:deebot_n8_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:ecovacs:deebot_n8:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:ecovacs:deebot_t8_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:ecovacs:deebot_t8:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:ecovacs:deebot_n9_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:ecovacs:deebot_n9:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:ecovacs:deebot_t9_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:ecovacs:deebot_t9:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:ecovacs:deebot_n10_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:ecovacs:deebot_n10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:ecovacs:deebot_t10_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:ecovacs:deebot_t10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:ecovacs:deebot_x1_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:ecovacs:deebot_x1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:ecovacs:deebot_t20_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:ecovacs:deebot_t20:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:ecovacs:deebot_x2_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:ecovacs:deebot_x2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:ecovacs:goat_g1_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:ecovacs:goat_g1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:ecovacs:airbot_z1_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:ecovacs:airbot_z1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:ecovacs:airbot_ava_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:ecovacs:airbot_ava:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:ecovacs:airbot_andy_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:ecovacs:airbot_andy:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government: https://dontvacuum.me/talks/37c3-2023/37c3-vacuuming-and-mowing.pdf Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory  - 
                            
New CVE Received by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
Jan. 23, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description ECOVACS robot lawnmowers store the anti-theft PIN in cleartext on the device filesystem. An attacker can steal a lawnmower, read the PIN, and reset the anti-theft mechanism. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-312 Added Reference https://dontvacuum.me/talks/37c3-2023/37c3-vacuuming-and-mowing.pdf