CVE-2026-108473
Multiple Kasa devices contain an improper authentication vulnerability in the local device-management protocol.
Overview
CVE-2026-108473 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 14, 2026.
Technical description
Multiple
Kasa devices contain an improper authentication vulnerability in the local
device-management protocol. An unauthenticated adjacent attacker may send
management instructions to an affected device without adequate authentication
or authorization, allowing modification of the device state or management
settings. Under certain usage conditions involving interaction between the
user, mobile application, and device-cloud service, insufficient protection of
account-related communications may also expose account information.
Successful
exploitation may allow an unauthenticated adjacent-network attacker to perform
unauthorized device-management actions and disrupt legitimate user control.
Under certain conditions, account-related information may also be exposed,
potentially leading to compromise of the associated cloud account.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-108473?
CVE-2026-108473 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 14, 2026.
How severe is CVE-2026-108473?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-108473?
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-108473?
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