CVE-2026-3558
Philips Hue Bridge HomeKit Accessory Protocol Transient Pairing Mode Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Description
Philips Hue Bridge HomeKit Accessory Protocol Transient Pairing Mode Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Philips Hue Bridge. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the configuration of the HomeKit Accessory Protocol service, which listens on TCP port 8080 by default. The issue results from the lack of authentication prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-28374.
INFO
Published Date :
March 13, 2026, 8:36 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 13, 2026, 8:36 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
zdi
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-3558
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.0 | HIGH | 99f1926a-a320-47d8-bbb5-42feb611262e |
Solution
- Update Philips Hue Bridge firmware.
- Ensure HomeKit is properly configured.
- Restrict network access to the bridge.
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