Wiser Home Controller’s Not-So-Wise Vulnerability: A Hacker’s Delight!

Attention all tech aficionados and cyber sleuths: Schneider Electric’s Wiser Home Controller WHC-5918A has left the building, but not before dropping a security vulnerability bombshell! The exposure of sensitive information to unauthorized actors is a real party pooper. It’s time to upgrade or unplug before the hackers RSVP. View CSAF for full details.

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Wiser Home Controller: more like the “Wiser Not To Use It” Controller! Schneider Electric’s smart home dreams hit a snag with a vulnerability that could expose sensitive info faster than a TikTok trend goes viral. Looks like it’s time to upgrade to the latest model, or risk having your secrets spilled like a juiced-up orange!

Key Points:

  • Schneider Electric’s Wiser Home Controller is affected by a critical vulnerability.
  • The vulnerability can be exploited remotely with low attack complexity.
  • Successful exploitation may lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive credentials.
  • The affected product is discontinued; users are advised to upgrade or remove it from service.
  • No known public exploitation of this vulnerability has been reported yet.

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