CVE-2024-42911

7.4 HIGH

📋 TL;DR

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on ECOVACS Deebot T20 OMNI and T20e OMNI robot vacuums via WiFi. Attackers could potentially take full control of affected devices. Only users with these specific robot vacuum models running outdated firmware are affected.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:
  • ECOVACS Deebot T20 OMNI
  • ECOVACS Deebot T20e OMNI
Versions: All versions before 1.24.0
Operating Systems: Embedded firmware
Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes
Notes: Vulnerability exists in WiFi communication handling; all devices with affected firmware versions are vulnerable by default.

⚠️ Manual Verification Required

This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.

Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).

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Recommended Actions:
  1. Review the CVE details at NVD
  2. Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
  3. Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
  4. Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution

⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Complete device compromise allowing attackers to control vacuum functions, access camera/microphone if present, pivot to home network, or install persistent malware.

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Likely Case

Unauthorized device control, privacy violation through sensor data access, or disruption of cleaning functions.

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If Mitigated

Limited impact with network segmentation and updated firmware preventing remote exploitation.

🌐 Internet-Facing: MEDIUM - Devices typically connect to home WiFi but may have cloud connectivity; direct internet exposure depends on network configuration.
🏢 Internal Only: HIGH - Attackers on the same WiFi network could exploit this vulnerability to compromise devices.

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ✅ No
Weaponized: UNKNOWN
Unauthenticated Exploit: ✅ No
Complexity: MEDIUM

Requires network access to the device; specific exploit details not publicly disclosed.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: 1.24.0 or later

Vendor Advisory: https://www.ecovacs.com/global/userhelp/dsa20250113001

Restart Required: No

Instructions:

1. Open ECOVACS HOME app. 2. Check for firmware updates in device settings. 3. Apply update to version 1.24.0 or higher. 4. Verify update completes successfully.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Network Segmentation

all

Isolate robot vacuum on separate VLAN or guest network to limit attack surface

Disable WiFi When Not in Use

all

Turn off WiFi connectivity through app when device is not actively cleaning

🧯 If You Can't Patch

  • Disconnect device from WiFi and use only manual/local controls
  • Place device on isolated network segment with strict firewall rules

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check firmware version in ECOVACS HOME app under device settings; versions below 1.24.0 are vulnerable.

Check Version:

No CLI command; check via ECOVACS HOME mobile app device information

Verify Fix Applied:

Confirm firmware version shows 1.24.0 or higher in ECOVACS HOME app device settings.

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

  • Unusual network traffic to/from robot vacuum
  • Unexpected firmware modification attempts

Network Indicators:

  • Suspicious WiFi packets targeting robot vacuum MAC address
  • Unexpected outbound connections from vacuum

SIEM Query:

Not applicable for typical home environments; enterprise deployments should monitor for anomalous IoT device traffic

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