CVE-2026-21411: Plat'Home OpenBlocks IoT DX1 (FW5.0.x) · Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Affects Plat'Home OpenBlocks IoT DX1 (FW5.0.x)Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 30% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 6 Jan 2026
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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Plat'Home Co.,Ltd.OpenBlocks IoT DX1 (FW5.0.x) | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| Plat'Home Co.,Ltd.OpenBlocks IoT EX/BX models (FW5.0.x) | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| Plat'Home Co.,Ltd.OpenBlocks IX9 models with FW (FW5.0.x) | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| Plat'Home Co.,Ltd.OpenBlocks IoT VX2 (FW5.0.x) | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| Plat'Home Co.,Ltd.OpenBlocks IDM RX1 (FW5.0.x) | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| Plat'Home Co.,Ltd.OpenBlocks IoT FX1 (FW5.0.x) | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-21411, European organizations should prioritize upgrading all OpenBlocks IoT DX1 devices to firmware version FW5.0.8 or later as soon as the patch becomes available. Until patching is possible, organizations should implement strict network segmentation to isolate IoT gateways from critical network segments and limit access to trusted management hosts only. Employing network-level access controls such as firewalls and VPNs can reduce exposure to remote attacks. Monitoring network traffic for unusual authentication attempts or configuration changes on these devices can help detect exploitation attempts early. Additionally, organizations should review and harden device configurations, disable unused services or alternate communication channels that could be exploited, and enforce strong password policies. Regularly auditing IoT device inventories and their firmware versions will ensure timely identification of vulnerable devices. Finally, integrating these devices into centralized security monitoring and incident response workflows will improve detection and response capabilities.
Description
Authentication bypass issue exists in OpenBlocks series versions prior to FW5.0.8, which may allow an attacker to bypass administrator authentication and change the password.