Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Older Bosch Smart Home System App for iOS versions did not properly check certificates for some connections. Under man-in-the-middle conditions, an attacker could potentially intercept video content. This is mainly a privacy and confidentiality risk for users with affected iOS app versions.
Executive priority
Moderate priority. Patch managed iOS devices promptly, especially where smart home video is used in private or sensitive locations. The available evidence supports targeted remediation, not emergency incident response.
Technical view
CVE-2020-6781 is CWE-295 improper certificate validation in Bosch Smart Home System App for iOS before 9.17.1. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.8. The vector indicates network attack, high complexity, no privileges, user interaction required, high confidentiality and integrity impact, and no availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to Bosch Smart Home System App for iOS versions prior to 9.17.1. The provided sources do not identify Android, hub firmware, cloud services, or exact sub-version ranges beyond the fixed iOS app version.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Sources describe a potential man-in-the-middle attack against certain connections, with high attack complexity and user interaction required. Do not assume broad exploitation from the provided evidence.
Researcher notes
The public description is concise and does not detail affected endpoints, certificate validation failure mode, or proof-of-concept status. Analysis should stay anchored to Bosch advisory and CVE data. Avoid expanding scope beyond the iOS app before 9.17.1.
Mitigation direction
- Update Bosch Smart Home System App for iOS to version 9.17.1 or later.
- Check Bosch PSIRT advisory for any newer vendor guidance.
- Prioritize users who access camera or video features from mobile devices.
- Avoid untrusted networks for sensitive video access until updated.
- Confirm mobile device management policies enforce current app versions.
Validation and detection
- Inventory iOS devices with the Bosch Smart Home System App installed.
- Verify installed app versions are 9.17.1 or later.
- Review mobile management records for stale or unmanaged installations.
- Check whether Bosch Smart Home video features are used in sensitive areas.
- Document any systems that cannot be updated and track vendor guidance.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N1.65.2Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.8MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://psirt.bosch.com/security-advisories/BOSCH-SA-347336.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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Improper Certificate Validation
Improper Certificate Validation represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.