CVE-2026-1612
Hard-Coded AWS Keys in AL-KO Robolinho Allow Unauthorized Bucket Access
Publication date: 2026-03-30
Last updated on: 2026-04-13
Assigner: CERT.PL
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| al-ko | robolinho_update_software | 8.0.21.0610 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-798 | The product contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-1612 is a vulnerability in AL-KO Robolinho Update Software version 8.0.21.0610 where hard-coded AWS Access and Secret keys are embedded within the software.
These hard-coded credentials allow unauthorized users to access AL-KO's AWS bucket, granting at least read access to some of the objects stored there.
The exposure of these keys potentially provides attackers with greater access privileges than the application itself.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers to access AL-KO's AWS bucket without authorization.
Attackers can at least read some of the objects stored in the bucket, which may include sensitive or proprietary data.
Because the hard-coded keys might grant greater access than the app itself, attackers could potentially perform actions beyond what the application permits, increasing the risk of data exposure or misuse.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The vulnerability involves hard-coded AWS Access and Secret keys in AL-KO Robolinho Update Software version 8.0.21.0610, which allow unauthorized access to AL-KO's AWS bucket.
Immediate mitigation steps include:
- Avoid using version 8.0.21.0610 of the software or any untested versions that might also be vulnerable.
- Contact the vendor for an updated version or patch that removes the hard-coded credentials.
- If possible, rotate or revoke the exposed AWS keys to prevent unauthorized access.
- Monitor AWS bucket access logs for any unauthorized or suspicious activity.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability involves hard-coded AWS Access and Secret keys that allow unauthorized access to AL-KO's AWS bucket, potentially exposing sensitive data stored there.
Such unauthorized access and potential data exposure could lead to non-compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require strict controls over access to personal and sensitive information.
However, the provided information does not specify the nature of the data stored in the bucket or explicitly discuss compliance impacts.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability involves hard-coded AWS Access and Secret keys embedded in AL-KO Robolinho Update Software version 8.0.21.0610. Detection would focus on identifying these credentials within the software or monitoring unauthorized access to AL-KO's AWS bucket.
To detect the presence of hard-coded AWS keys on your system, you can search the software files or binaries for AWS Access Key ID patterns (which typically start with 'AKIA') and Secret Access Keys.
- Use grep or similar tools to search for AWS Access Key IDs in the software directory, e.g., `grep -r 'AKIA' /path/to/robolinho_update_software/`
- Check for suspicious network traffic accessing AWS S3 buckets that do not correspond to your authorized credentials.
- Use AWS CLI commands to verify if the keys found have access, for example, `aws s3 ls s3://bucket-name --profile suspicious-profile` after configuring the keys.
Note that the vendor did not provide detailed information or version ranges, so detection relies on manual inspection of version 8.0.21.0610 or similar versions.