CVE-2022-27805
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedAn authentication bypass vulnerability exists in the GHOME control functionality of Abode Systems, Inc. iota All-In-One Security Kit 6.9X and 6.9Z. A specially-crafted network request can lead to arbitrary XCMD execution. An attacker can send a malicious XML payload to trigger this vulnerability.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · moderate confidenceThis is an authentication bypass vulnerability in the GHOME control functionality of Abode Systems iota All-In-One Security Kit firmware versions 6.9X and 6.9Z. Attackers can send a malicious XML payload via specially-crafted network requests to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary XCMD (extended commands) on the device, potentially taking full control of the security system.
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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data= 6.9z= 6.9xCVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify device modelLocate the device on your network or physically inspect the device to confirm it is an Abode iota All-In-One Security Kit. Check the device label or web interface for the model name.Affected if The device is not an Abode iota All-In-One Security Kit, then this CVE does not apply.
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Check firmware versionAccess the device web interface or mobile app and navigate to Settings > Device Info or About to view the firmware version. Compare the version number against 6.9x and 6.9z.Affected if The firmware version is exactly 6.9x or 6.9z, the device is running an affected version.
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Verify GHOME control is enabledCheck the device settings or network configuration to determine if GHOME control functionality is enabled. This may be found under Integration settings, Home Automation settings, or API settings in the device web interface.Affected if GHOME control is enabled and exposed on the network, the vulnerability is present and exploitable.
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Inspect network traffic for XML payloadsUse network monitoring tools (such as Wireshark or tcpdump) to capture and inspect traffic destined for the device on ports used for GHOME communication (typically HTTP/HTTPS ports). Look for XML-formatted requests being sent to the device.Affected if XML-formatted GHOME control requests are observed in network traffic, indicating the feature is active and potentially vulnerable.
You are affected if you have an Abode iota All-In-One Security Kit running firmware version 6.9x or 6.9z with GHOME control functionality enabled and accessible on your network.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
From vendor dataIf vendor firmware updates are available, apply them immediately. Otherwise, network segment the device to limit exposure and monitor for suspicious XML traffic to the device.
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