CVE-2024-52331: ECOVACS Unspecified robots · Download of Code Without Integrity Check
Affects ECOVACS Unspecified robotsSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.5 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 12% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 23 Jan 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ECOVACS Unspecified robots | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Immediate mitigation includes isolating ECOVACS robotic devices on segmented networks with strict access controls to limit exposure.
- Disable automatic firmware updates or restrict update sources to verified channels until patches are available.
- Monitor network traffic for unusual firmware update requests or communications from these devices.
- Engage with ECOVACS support to obtain information on forthcoming patches or workarounds.
- Employ network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) tuned to detect anomalous encrypted payloads or update attempts.
- For organizations deploying these robots at scale, implement device inventory and asset management to track affected units.
- Educate users about the risks of initiating firmware updates from untrusted sources or networks.
- Consider deploying endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions that can detect anomalous device behavior post-update.
- Plan for rapid patch deployment once official fixes are released, including testing in controlled environments to prevent disruption.
Description
ECOVACS robot lawnmowers and vacuums use a deterministic symmetric key to decrypt firmware updates. An attacker can create and encrypt malicious firmware that will be successfully decrypted and installed by the robot.