CVE-2026-121685
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Hard-Coded Credentials in FrodoBots EarthRover Mini+ Firmware

Publication date: 2026-11-09

Last updated on: 2026-11-09

Assigner: CERT/CC

Description
FrodoBots EarthRover Mini+ firmware (version 6.2.4_6.2.5_0.614.0) contains multiple sets of hard-coded credentials. These include fleet‑wide credentials, including BasicAuth credentials for an Agora token service, AWS IAM access keys, AWS IoT MQTT credentials, and a Slack incoming webhook URL. These credentials are embedded directly in frodobot.bin and are accessible through static analysis of the publicly downloadable firmware. Extraction requires no special privileges.

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Published
2026-11-09
Last Modified
2026-11-09
Generated
2026-11-09
AI Q&A
2026-11-09
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-121685
EUVD
EUVD-2026-120090

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Vendor Product Version / Range
frodobots earthrover_mini 6.2.4
frodobots earthrover_mini 6.2.5

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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-121685 involves multiple hard-coded credentials embedded in the FrodoBots EarthRover Mini+ firmware version 6.2.4_6.2.5_0.614.0. These include BasicAuth for an Agora token service, AWS IAM access keys, AWS IoT MQTT credentials, and a Slack incoming webhook URL. They are stored in the firmware file frodobot.bin and can be extracted through static analysis without requiring special privileges.

Detection Guidance

Static analysis of the firmware file frodobot.bin can reveal hard-coded credentials. Use tools like strings or binwalk to extract and inspect the binary for embedded credentials such as BasicAuth tokens, AWS keys, or Slack webhook URLs.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow unauthorized access to backend services, data exposure, or misuse of the vendor's infrastructure. Attackers could leverage the hard-coded credentials to gain control over the robot's communication channels, access sensitive data, or disrupt operations.

Compliance Impact

The hard-coded credentials in FrodoBots EarthRover Mini+ firmware could lead to unauthorized access to backend services, data exposure, or misuse of infrastructure. This violates principles of least privilege and secure data handling required by GDPR and HIPAA, potentially resulting in non-compliance with data protection and privacy regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

Revoking exposed credentials at the source (e.g., AWS IAM keys, Agora tokens, Slack webhooks) is critical. Update firmware to remove hard-coded strings and monitor network traffic for unauthorized access attempts.

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