CVE-2026-3562

Philips Hue Bridge hk_hap Ed25519 Signature Verification Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Published Mar 13, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Philips Hue Bridge hk_hap Ed25519 Signature Verification Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Philips Hue Bridge. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the ed25519_sign_open function. The issue results from improper verification of a cryptographic signature. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-28480.

Remediation

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Philips
Philips hue Bridge V2
Philips hue Bridge V2 Firmware
CPEs cpe:2.3:h:philips:hue_bridge_v2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:philips:hue_bridge_v2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Philips
Philips hue Bridge V2
Philips hue Bridge V2 Firmware
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Phillips
Phillips hue Bridge
Vendors & Products Phillips
Phillips hue Bridge
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Philips Hue Bridge hk_hap Ed25519 Signature Verification Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Philips Hue Bridge. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the ed25519_sign_open function. The issue results from improper verification of a cryptographic signature. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-28480.
Title Philips Hue Bridge hk_hap Ed25519 Signature Verification Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-347
References
Metrics cvssV3_0

{'score': 6.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
zdi
Published
Updated
Mar 16, 2026, 8:21 PM
Reserved
Mar 4, 2026, 7:42 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Mar 16, 2026, 2:19 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 10:43 AM