CVE-2020-12702
Weak encryption in the Quick Pairing mode in the eWeLink mobile application (Android application V4.9.2 and earlier, iOS application V4.9.1 and earlier)...
- Published
- Feb 24, 2021
- Updated
- Aug 4, 2024
- Assigning CNA
- mitre
- Evidence observed
- Aug 4, 2026
Primary CVSS
nvd · CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NLow · next 30 days
- Percentile
- 23.4%
- Model date
- Sep 21, 2026
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Summary
Weak encryption in the Quick Pairing mode in the eWeLink mobile application (Android application V4.9.2 and earlier, iOS application V4.9.1 and earlier) allows physically proximate attackers to eavesdrop on Wi-Fi credentials and other sensitive information by monitoring the Wi-Fi spectrum during the pairing process.
Sources
1- ESPTouchCatcherExploit
eWeLinkESPT is a tool that automatically decodes and decrypts the WiFi network credentials transmitted to a supported ESP-based IoT device by the eWeLink mobile application. (CVE-2020-12702)
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