CVE-2026-3562
Authentication Bypass in Philips Hue Bridge via Ed25519 Signature Flaw
Publication date: 2026-03-16
Last updated on: 2026-04-27
Assigner: Zero Day Initiative
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| philips | hue_bridge_v2_firmware | to 1975170000 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-347 | The product does not verify, or incorrectly verifies, the cryptographic signature for data. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-3562 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in the Philips Hue Bridge. It exists in the ed25519_sign_open function, which is responsible for verifying Ed25519 cryptographic signatures. Due to improper verification of these signatures, an attacker who is network-adjacent can bypass authentication without needing any privileges or user interaction.
This flaw allows the attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected Philips Hue Bridge devices.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have serious impacts as it allows an attacker to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code on the Philips Hue Bridge device remotely.
- Compromise of device confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
- Potential unauthorized control over the Philips Hue Bridge and connected smart home devices.
- Possible disruption of smart home operations or misuse of the device for further attacks.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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