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CVE-2024-48542: com.yamaha.sc.hpcontroller · Incorrect Authorization

Affects com.yamaha.sc.hpcontrollerSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.4 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 09:15 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
8.4High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 8% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 24 Oct 2024

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Alpinecom.yamaha.sc.hpcontrollerpkg:apk/com.yamaha.sc.hpcontrollerOther threatsAffected
  • =1.6.7
Fixed in–

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AI-suggested

1. Restrict physical and local access to devices running Yamaha Headphones Controller to trusted personnel only. 2. Monitor devices for unauthorized firmware update attempts or unusual application behavior. 3. Use application hardening techniques such as code obfuscation to reduce APK analysis ease. 4. Once Yamaha releases patches or updated versions, promptly apply them to remediate the vulnerability. 5. Employ runtime application self-protection (RASP) or endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to detect anomalous firmware update activities. 6. Educate users about the risks of installing unofficial or modified APKs. 7. For organizations, implement strict device management policies to control firmware update processes and validate firmware integrity before deployment. 8. Engage with Yamaha support channels for official guidance and updates regarding this vulnerability.

Description

Incorrect access control in the firmware update and download processes of Yamaha Headphones Controller v1.6.7 allows attackers to access sensitive information by analyzing the code and data within the APK file.

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