Advisory Details

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of ChargePoint Home Flex charging devices. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the Wi-Fi setup logic. By connecting to the device over Bluetooth Low Energy during the setup process, an attacker can obtain Wi-Fi credentials. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose credentials and gain access to the device owner's Wi-Fi network.

07/11/23 – ZDI reported the vulnerability to the vendor.
11/09/23 – ZDI asked for an update.
04/29/24 – ZDI asked for an update.
05/24/24 – ZDI asked for an update.
05/29/24 – The vendor states that the vulnerability has been addressed but would need to get verification from QA.
07/22/24 – ZDI asked for an update.
07/29/24 – The ZDI informed the vendor that since we never received a confirmation that the vulnerability was patched, we have no choice but to assume this issue hasn’t been remediated and that we intend to publish the report as a zero-day advisory on 8/01/24.

-- Mitigation: Given the nature of the vulnerability, the only salient mitigation strategy is to restrict interaction with the application

• 2023-07-11 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
• 2024-08-01 - Coordinated public release of advisory
• 2024-08-15 - Advisory Updated