CVE-2024-52331
ECOVACS lawnmowers and vacuums deterministic firmware encryption key
Description
ECOVACS robot lawnmowers and vacuums use a deterministic symmetric key to decrypt firmware updates. An attacker can create and encrypt malicious firmware that will be successfully decrypted and installed by the robot.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 23, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 2, 2025, 3:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
Affected Products
                                            The following products are affected by CVE-2024-52331
                                            vulnerability.
                                            Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
                                            products
                                            that
                                            are
                                            affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
                                        
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725 | 
Solution
- Implement robust key management for firmware encryption.
 - Use asymmetric encryption for firmware verification.
 - Ensure firmware integrity checks are performed.
 - Update all affected devices with secure firmware.
 
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-2024-52331.
                                        
| URL | Resource | 
|---|---|
| https://dontvacuum.me/talks/37c3-2023/37c3-vacuuming-and-mowing.pdf | Exploit Third Party Advisory | 
| https://dontvacuum.me/talks/HITCON2024/HITCON-CMT-2024_Ecovacs.html | Exploit Third Party Advisory | 
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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            specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
            weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-52331 is
            associated with the following CWEs:
        
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            stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
            approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-52331
            weaknesses.
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CVE Modified by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
Oct. 02, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CWE-327  - 
                            
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 Added Reference Type Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government: https://dontvacuum.me/talks/HITCON2024/HITCON-CMT-2024_Ecovacs.html 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 and vacuums use a deterministic symmetric key to decrypt firmware updates. An attacker can create and encrypt malicious firmware that will be successfully decrypted and installed by the robot. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-494 Added CWE CWE-1391 Added Reference https://dontvacuum.me/talks/37c3-2023/37c3-vacuuming-and-mowing.pdf Added Reference https://dontvacuum.me/talks/HITCON2024/HITCON-CMT-2024_Ecovacs.html