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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
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Sipeed NanoKVM before 2.3.1 exposes a Wi-Fi configuration endpoint without proper security checks, allowing an unauthenticated attacker with network access to change the saved configured Wi-Fi network to one of the attacker's choosing, or craft a request to exhaust the system memory and terminate the KVM process.
AnalysisAI
A critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Sipeed NanoKVM KVM-over-IP devices allows unauthenticated remote attackers to hijack Wi-Fi configurations or crash the device through memory exhaustion. The vulnerability affects NanoKVM versions before 2.3.1 and enables attackers with network access to redirect the device to attacker-controlled networks or cause denial of service. While not currently in CISA KEV, the issue has been analyzed by security researchers and a patch is available from the vendor.
Technical ContextAI
The vulnerability affects Sipeed NanoKVM devices (CPE: cpe:2.3:a:sipeed:nanokvm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*), which are KVM-over-IP solutions that provide remote access to servers and computers. The root cause is CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function), where the Wi-Fi configuration endpoint lacks proper authentication checks before processing configuration changes. NanoKVM devices are particularly sensitive as they provide remote access to critical infrastructure, making Wi-Fi hijacking especially dangerous since it could redirect KVM traffic through attacker-controlled networks.
RemediationAI
Upgrade Sipeed NanoKVM firmware to version 2.3.1 or later immediately, as documented in the vendor's changelog at https://github.com/sipeed/NanoKVM/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md#231-2025-12-26. Until patching is complete, isolate NanoKVM devices on dedicated management VLANs with strict firewall rules limiting access to authorized administrators only. Consider implementing network segmentation to prevent unauthorized access to the vulnerable Wi-Fi configuration endpoint and monitor for unexpected configuration changes or memory exhaustion indicators.
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EUVD-2026-12610