CVE-2026-118631

Philips Hue Bridge Pro Argument Injection Restricted File Write Vulnerability

Published Nov 12, 2026 CVSS 3.0 · 3.8 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Philips Hue Bridge Pro Argument Injection Restricted File Write Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to modify files on affected installations of Philips Hue Bridge Pro. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code within a container on the target system, in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the factory data service, which listens on TCP port 5001 by default. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to modify files in the context of the service account. Was ZDI-CAN-33090.

Remediation

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Philips
Philips hue Bridge Pro
Vendors & Products Philips
Philips hue Bridge Pro
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Philips Hue Bridge Pro Argument Injection Restricted File Write Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to modify files on affected installations of Philips Hue Bridge Pro. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code within a container on the target system, in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the factory data service, which listens on TCP port 5001 by default. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to modify files in the context of the service account. Was ZDI-CAN-33090.
Title Philips Hue Bridge Pro Argument Injection Restricted File Write Vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-88
References
Metrics cvssV3_0

{'score': 3.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
zdi
Published
Updated
Nov 12, 2026, 2:52 AM
Reserved
Oct 28, 2026, 4:58 PM
Status
Deferred
Published
Nov 12, 2026, 3:17 AM
Modified
Nov 12, 2026, 6:48 PM