CVE-2025-15111: lares Hardcoded Password — Exploit

Description

Ksenia Security lares (legacy model) version 1.6 contains a default credentials vulnerability that allows unauthorized attackers to gain administrative access. Attackers can exploit the weak default administrative credentials to obtain full control of the home automation system.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-259 CWE-259

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
kseniasecurity	lares_firmware	All
kseniasecurity	lares	All

References

Exploits

https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2025-5927.php https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2025-5927.php

Other References

https://packetstorm.news/files/id/190180/ https://www.kseniasecurity.com/ https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ksenia-security-lares-home-automation-default-credentials-vulnerability

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-15111? +

Ksenia Security lares (legacy model) version 1.6 contains a default credentials vulnerability that allows unauthorized attackers to gain administrative access. Attackers can exploit the weak default administrative credentials to obtain full control of the home automation system. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2025-15111? +

CVE-2025-15111 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-15111? +

CVE-2025-15111 affects products from kseniasecurity, specifically: lares, lares_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-15111? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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