CVE-2025-65832 identifies a vulnerability in the Meatmeet mobile application, where sensitive information including Wi-Fi credentials used during device pairing and JWT tokens for authentication remain in memory even after the user logs out and terminates the app. This insecure memory handling allows an attacker with physical access to the device to perform a memory dump and extract these credentials. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-316, indicating cleartext storage of sensitive information in memory. The CVSS 3.1 score is 4.6 (medium severity), with an attack vector requiring physical access (AV:P), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), and no user interaction (UI:N). The impact is primarily on confidentiality, as unauthorized access to the victim’s home Wi-Fi network and Meatmeet account can be gained, but integrity and availability are not directly affected. No patches or known exploits are currently documented. The vulnerability highlights a common security flaw in mobile applications interfacing with IoT devices, where sensitive data is not properly cleared from volatile memory, increasing the risk of credential theft if the device is compromised physically. This risk is particularly relevant for users in environments where device theft or unauthorized physical access is plausible. The lack of authentication or user interaction requirements lowers the barrier for exploitation once physical access is obtained.

For European organizations, the primary impact of this vulnerability lies in the compromise of network security and user privacy. Unauthorized access to home Wi-Fi networks can lead to lateral movement within corporate or personal networks if devices are interconnected, potentially exposing sensitive corporate data or enabling further attacks. Additionally, compromise of the Meatmeet account could allow attackers to manipulate IoT devices, causing privacy violations or operational disruptions. Organizations with employees using the vulnerable app on personal or corporate devices risk indirect exposure. The confidentiality breach could also undermine trust in IoT and smart home technologies, which are increasingly integrated into European households and workplaces. While the vulnerability requires physical access, the risk is heightened in environments with shared or less secure device custody, such as remote work settings or public spaces. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate threat levels but does not eliminate the risk of targeted attacks or future exploit development.

To mitigate CVE-2025-65832, developers should implement secure memory management practices by ensuring that all sensitive information such as Wi-Fi credentials and JWT tokens are securely erased from memory immediately upon logout and app termination. Utilizing secure storage mechanisms like hardware-backed key stores or encrypted memory regions can prevent plaintext exposure. Application updates should enforce zeroization of sensitive data buffers and avoid caching credentials in memory longer than necessary. From an organizational perspective, enforcing device security policies that limit physical access, such as device encryption, strong lock screens, and remote wipe capabilities, can reduce exploitation risk. Users should be educated to avoid leaving devices unattended and to promptly report lost or stolen devices. Network segmentation can limit the impact of compromised Wi-Fi credentials. Regular security assessments of IoT-related applications and integration of runtime memory protection tools can help detect and prevent similar vulnerabilities.