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CVE-2019-25235: Smartwares HOME easy 1.0.9 Client-Side Authentication Bypass via Web Pages

Smartwares HOME easy 1.0.9 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access administrative web pages by disabling JavaScript. Attackers can navigate to multiple administrative endpoints and to bypass client-side validation and access sensitive system information.

CriticalCVSS 9.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

Smartwares HOME easy 1.0.9 has a critical design flaw: its web administration pages can be reached without proper login enforcement. An attacker on the network, or over the internet if exposed, could view or change sensitive device settings. Sources do not confirm active exploitation, but a public exploit reference exists.

Executive priority

Treat as urgent for any deployed Smartwares HOME easy 1.0.9 device, especially if remotely reachable. The business decision is straightforward: isolate it now, verify whether a vendor-supported fix exists, and plan replacement if unsupported.

Technical view

The issue is a client-side authentication/authorization bypass in Smartwares HOME easy 1.0.9. Administrative web pages rely on browser-side JavaScript validation rather than server-side access control. CVSS 3.1 is 9.8: network exploitable, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to Smartwares HOME easy version 1.0.9 identified in the sources. Risk is highest where the device web interface is reachable from the internet, guest networks, shared LANs, or other untrusted network segments.

Exploitation context

ExploitDB and Zero Science Lab entries are cited, so public technical details exist. The source bundle marks CISA KEV as false and provides no evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates remote exploitation without authentication or user interaction.

Researcher notes

The sources identify CWE-639 and describe multiple administrative endpoints accessible through client-side bypass. No fixed version, patch advisory, or vendor mitigation is named in the provided materials. Avoid assuming broader Smartwares product impact beyond HOME easy 1.0.9.

Mitigation direction

  • Check Smartwares guidance for firmware updates, fixes, or retirement recommendations.
  • Remove the device web interface from direct internet exposure.
  • Restrict administration to a trusted management network or VPN.
  • Block untrusted LAN access to the device interface.
  • Replace or decommission affected devices if no vendor fix exists.
  • Monitor for unexpected configuration changes or unknown administrative access.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Smartwares HOME easy devices and confirm firmware version.
  • Identify whether any device runs version 1.0.9.
  • Verify the web interface is not internet exposed.
  • Confirm access controls are enforced server-side, not only in the browser.
  • Review firewall, router, and segmentation rules protecting the interface.
  • Check logs or configuration history for unauthorized changes.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
5

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Critical
CVSS
9.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
4Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
9.8CVSS 3.1CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

9.8Critical
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2019-25235Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
SmartwaresSmartwares HOME easy1.0.9Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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CWE-639 · source CWE mapping

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.