CVE-2020-8105
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes an OS command injection vulnerability in the Abode iota security system's wirelessConnect handler. An attacker can inject arbitrary commands to gain root access on the device. This affects Abode iota All-In-One Security Kit versions before 1.0.2.23_6.9V_dev_t2_homekit_RF_2.0.19_s2_kvsABODE oz.
💻 Affected Systems
- Abode iota All-In-One Security Kit
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attacker gains full root control of the security system, can disable security features, access camera feeds, and pivot to internal networks.
Likely Case
Attacker compromises the security system to disable alarms, access surveillance data, or use as a foothold for further attacks.
If Mitigated
System remains functional but isolated from untrusted networks, limiting attack surface.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit details published by Bitdefender; command injection allows root access without authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.0.2.23_6.9V_dev_t2_homekit_RF_2.0.19_s2_kvsABODE oz or later
Vendor Advisory: https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/labs/vulnerabilities-identified-in-theabode-iota-security-system-fake-image-injectioninto-timeline
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Log into Abode web portal or app. 2. Navigate to device settings. 3. Check for firmware updates. 4. Apply update to version 1.0.2.23_6.9V_dev_t2_homekit_RF_2.0.19_s2_kvsABODE oz or later. 5. Reboot device after update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allIsolate Abode iota device on separate VLAN or network segment to limit exposure.
Firewall Rules
allBlock inbound internet access to the device; only allow outbound connections for cloud services.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Disconnect device from internet and use only locally with strict network controls.
- Replace with patched version or alternative security system if patching not possible.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check firmware version in Abode app or web portal under device settings; if version is earlier than 1.0.2.23_6.9V_dev_t2_homekit_RF_2.0.19_s2_kvsABODE oz, device is vulnerable.Check Version:
Not applicable; use Abode app or web interface to check version.Verify Fix Applied:
Confirm firmware version is 1.0.2.23_6.9V_dev_t2_homekit_RF_2.0.19_s2_kvsABODE oz or later after update.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual command execution in system logs
- Failed authentication attempts to wirelessConnect handler
- Unexpected root access events
Network Indicators:
- Suspicious inbound traffic to device ports
- Outbound connections from device to unknown IPs
SIEM Query:
source="abode_logs" AND (event="command_injection" OR user="root" AND action="unexpected")