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DEEBOT PRO EUVDEUVD-2026-55112

| CVE-2026-66405 HIGH
Active Debug Code (CWE-489)
2026-08-10 jpcert GHSA-r54q-x638-f78v
8.7
CVSS 4.0 · Vendor: jpcert
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Enumerate IoT devices on LAN
  2. Delivery
    Identify open telnet port TCP/23
  3. Exploit
    Authenticate with default or discovered credentials
  4. Execution
    Obtain firmware shell access
  5. Impact
    Exfiltrate data or pivot laterally on network

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
Exploitation Conditions

The DEEBOT PRO M1 or K1VAC must be reachable on the network - either via the local LAN the device is connected to, or via the internet if TCP port 23 is inadvertently exposed through router port forwarding (the latter would be an additional misconfiguration). The CVSS PR:L metric confirms that valid telnet credentials are required; unauthenticated exploitation is not indicated by available data. The telnet service requires no user action to enable - it is active by default in the shipped firmware, which is the core of this CWE-489 flaw. Exploitation is bounded by: (1) network adjacency or reachability to the device, (2) possession of valid telnet credentials (default, hardcoded, or previously compromised), and (3) the target device being one of the two specifically named models. Exploitation is not conditional on any user-configured feature or non-default setting beyond the device being powered on and network-connected.

Impact

The CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H) scores 8.7, reflecting network-accessible exploitation requiring no attack complexity, no specific attack conditions, and yielding full compromise of device confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The PR:L metric indicates some level of credential is required, which is the primary limiting factor - however, IoT devices commonly ship with weak or hardcoded default credentials, which could substantially reduce the practical barrier in real-world attacks. No EPSS score was provided, and no CISA KEV listing exists, meaning widespread active exploitation has not been confirmed. No public exploit code has been identified at time of analysis. The restricted subsequent-system impact (SC:N/SI:N/SA:N) suggests the CVSS assessment does not account for lateral movement potential from a compromised network-connected device, which may understate risk in environments where the robot vacuum shares a flat network with sensitive systems. Overall, this is a genuine priority for organizations with affected devices on production networks, but the PR:L requirement and absence of a KEV listing temper urgency compared to fully unauthenticated IoT flaws.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker with access to the same local network as an affected DEEBOT PRO device - such as a guest on a shared Wi-Fi, or a threat actor who has compromised another LAN-connected device - scans for open telnet ports and connects to the robot vacuum on TCP port 23. Using default or previously obtained credentials for the device's telnet service, the attacker authenticates and obtains a shell on the device firmware, enabling data access, potential surveillance (if the device has audio or camera hardware), configuration manipulation, or use of the device as a foothold for further lateral movement. No public exploit code has been identified at time of analysis; standard telnet clients suffice.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.5% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv2 – Aug 10, 2026

Enabled telnet services on the Ecovacs Robotics DEEBOT PRO M1 and DEEBOT PRO K1VAC robot vacuums expose a network-accessible shell interface that authenticated low-privilege users can leverage to log into the device. Rooted in CWE-489 (Active Debug Code), the telnet daemon was never disabled before shipping production firmware, leaving a legacy unencrypted remote access protocol open on the device. Reported by JPCERT/CC with a CVSS 4.0 score of 8.7, no public exploit code or CISA KEV listing has been identified, though the network-accessible nature and low attack complexity represent meaningful risk in home and SMB environments.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Aug 10, 2026 - 09:04 CVSS 8.8

Telnet services left enabled by default on Ecovacs DEEBOT PRO M1 and K1VAC robot vacuum firmware expose these consumer IoT devices to network-based login by low-privileged attackers. The CWE-489 (Active Debug Code) classification confirms this is a development artifact - a debug-era telnet daemon - that was never disabled before shipping to consumers, granting full device access to anyone who can reach it on the network with valid credentials. No public exploit code or CISA KEV listing has been identified at time of analysis, but the attack surface is structurally trivial for any attacker with network adjacency and knowledge of default or recoverable credentials.

RemediationAI

Apply the firmware update referenced in the Ecovacs vendor advisory at https://robot.hellohas.co.jp/news/update_20260331/ (dated 2026-03-31), which addresses the enabled telnet service; the exact remediated firmware version is not confirmed from available data. If immediate patching is not possible, place the affected robot vacuums on a dedicated IoT VLAN or isolated network segment with no lateral routing to sensitive internal systems - this limits exploitation impact to the device itself, though it does not disable the telnet service. Additionally, configure firewall rules on the home router or network perimeter to block inbound and outbound TCP port 23 traffic to and from the device's IP, preventing remote telnet connectivity; note that this control does not remove the debug interface from firmware and may not protect against adjacent-network attackers. Neither network control is a substitute for the firmware patch, as the underlying debug service remains present until the firmware is updated.

Affected VersionsENISA

DEEBOT PRO K1VAC 0 <V1.7.821
DEEBOT PRO M1 0 <M1-1.7.27

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Technical ContextAI · show details

CWE-489 (Active Debug Code) describes a class of vulnerabilities where development or diagnostic interfaces are inadvertently retained in production firmware or software releases. In this case, a telnet daemon - an unencrypted, cleartext remote shell protocol dating to the 1960s - remains enabled by default on Ecovacs Robotics DEEBOT PRO M1 (CPE: cpe:2.3:a:ecovacs_robotics:deebot_pro_m1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*) and DEEBOT PRO K1VAC (CPE: cpe:2.3:a:ecovacs_robotics:deebot_pro_k1vac:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*) robot vacuum firmware. Telnet provides direct command-line access to the underlying OS without encryption, meaning credentials and session data traverse the network in plaintext. This is a well-documented IoT firmware hygiene failure - debug shells intended for factory or development use are frequently left enabled in consumer devices and represent a privileged entry point if credentials are weak, default, or shared across units.

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Severity by source

Vendor (jpcert) PRIMARY 8.7 HIGH
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
vuln.today AI 8.8 HIGH

Telnet is network-accessible with no complexity; PR:L reflects credential requirement per CVSS 4.0 input; unchanged scope as device compromise does not inherently extend to other systems.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (jpcert).

CVSS VectorVendor: jpcert

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
High
Vulnerable system: Integrity
High
Vulnerable system: Availability
High
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
None
Subsequent system: Integrity
None
Subsequent system: Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Analysis Updated
Aug 10, 2026 - 09:30 vuln.today
v2 - CVSS changed
CVSS changed
Aug 10, 2026 - 09:22 NVD
8.8 (HIGH) 8.7 (HIGH)
CVE Published
Aug 10, 2026 - 07:59 cve.org
HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

DEEBOT PRO M1 and DEEBOT PRO K1VAC leave the telnet servers enabled. The telnet service may be leveraged to log in to the affected products.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Ecovacs DEEBOT PRO M1 and K1VAC robot vacuums ship with telnet service enabled and network-accessible, allowing authenticated users with device credentials to gain remote shell access (CVE-2026-66405, CVSS 8.7). The vulnerability stems from debug code left enabled in production firmware, and no vendor patch is currently available, leaving organizations running these devices with ongoing risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability in home and small business environments. Network isolation and firmware monitoring are essential until Ecovacs releases a security update.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations include: restrict network access through firewall rules and network segmentation, disable telnet service if the firmware option exists, isolate affected devices on air-gapped network segments, and monitor for Ecovacs firmware updates and security advisories.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.5%
Top 59% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
consumer IoT robot vacuums, niche home appliance segment
Social Media
1
Sightings
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.5%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
High

Priority Score

45
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +1
CVSS: +44
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

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