CVE-2026-71264
WLED Unauthenticated Configuration Disclosure via /json/cfg and Global Settings-PIN Lock State
Description
WLED's GET /json/cfg endpoint (registered in wled00/wled_server.cpp) calls serveJson() with no settings-PIN check, unlike the /edit endpoint which explicitly checks correctPIN, disclosing the device's general configuration (network, hardware, LED setup) to any unauthenticated client on the network. Separately, the settings-PIN unlock state is tracked via a single global boolean `correctPIN` (wled00/wled.h), not per-session state: once any single client submits the correct 4-digit PIN via POST /json, correctPIN becomes true for every client, granting all subsequent unauthenticated clients full configuration-write access (OTA firmware updates, WiFi reconfiguration, factory reset) until the device reboots.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 5, 2026, 1:24 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 5, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
309f9ea4-e3e9-4c6c-b79d-e8eb01244f2c
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-71264
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 309f9ea4-e3e9-4c6c-b79d-e8eb01244f2c |
Solution
- Enforce PIN verification for the /json/cfg endpoint.
- Implement per-session authentication for PIN checks.
- Update the global PIN state logic.
- Deploy the updated 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-2026-71264.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/Aircoookie/WLED | |
| https://github.com/Aircoookie/WLED/blob/main/wled00/wled_server.cpp |
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-2026-71264 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-71264
weaknesses.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-71264', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-05T15:40:16.390551Z'} -
New CVE Received by 309f9ea4-e3e9-4c6c-b79d-e8eb01244f2c
Aug. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Aircoookie', 'product': 'WLED', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'custom', 'lessThanOrEqual': '*'}], 'programFiles': ['wled00/wled_server.cpp', 'wled00/wled.h'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description WLED's GET /json/cfg endpoint (registered in wled00/wled_server.cpp) calls serveJson() with no settings-PIN check, unlike the /edit endpoint which explicitly checks correctPIN, disclosing the device's general configuration (network, hardware, LED setup) to any unauthenticated client on the network. Separately, the settings-PIN unlock state is tracked via a single global boolean `correctPIN` (wled00/wled.h), not per-session state: once any single client submits the correct 4-digit PIN via POST /json, correctPIN becomes true for every client, granting all subsequent unauthenticated clients full configuration-write access (OTA firmware updates, WiFi reconfiguration, factory reset) until the device reboots. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-862 Added Reference https://github.com/Aircoookie/WLED Added Reference https://github.com/Aircoookie/WLED/blob/main/wled00/wled_server.cpp