CVE-2016-2398: Comcast XFINITY Home Security System does not properly maintain base-station communication, which allows ph...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE describes a physical-security weakness in Comcast XFINITY Home Security System. A nearby attacker could interfere with ZigBee 2.4 GHz sensor communications and defeat sensor functionality. The provided sources do not identify exact affected versions, a CVSS score, or confirmed active exploitation. Likely exposure is limited to deployments of Comcast XFINITY Home Security System using ZigBee 2.4 GHz sensors. Scope cannot be reliably narrowed because the source bundle lists no affected versions, CPEs, or remediation state. Prioritize if these systems protect occupied, high-value, or regulated spaces. The main business risk is false confidence in physical intrusion detection. If no vendor-supported remediation exists, plan replacement rather than accepting unmanaged physical-security exposure. Mitigation focus: Check Comcast/XFINITY Home guidance for affected equipment and remediation status.; Replace or retire unsupported legacy systems if vendor remediation cannot be verified.; Use independent monitoring controls for high-value areas pending vendor confirmation..

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Jun 13, 2026, 21:06 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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