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GHSA-8JXM-4XFH-VC8V

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-16 15:30 – Updated: 2026-03-16 15:30

Details

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.

Severity ?

8.1 (High)


                  
                    CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

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CVE-2026-3558 (GCVE-0-2026-3558)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-03-13 20:36 – Updated: 2026-03-16 20:18

Title

Philips Hue Bridge HomeKit Accessory Protocol Transient Pairing Mode Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Summary

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.

Severity ?

8.1 (High)


                        
                          CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

CWE

CWE-306 - Missing Authentication for Critical Function

Assigner

zdi

References

URL

Tags

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-…

x_research-advisory

Impacted products

	Vendor	Product	Version
	Philips	Hue Bridge	Affected: 1.73.1973146020

Date Public ?

2026-03-06 21:19

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Not patched: The vulnerability was not observed as successfully patched by the user who reported the sighting.

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GHSA-8JXM-4XFH-VC8V

CVE-2026-3558 (GCVE-0-2026-3558)

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