Report · CERT/CCAbout CVE-2026-121685Published 9 Nov 2026

VU#188754: FrodoBots EarthRover Mini+ firmware contains multiple vulnerabilities

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Authoritative record:CVE-2026-121685

Not known to be exploited · patch available : patch FrodoBots EarthRover Mini+ firmware soon.

Data as of 9 Nov 2026, 16:35 UTC

Severity

High

Rated High by Threat Radar's AI analysis · CVSS not yet scored by NVD

Thin evidence

One scorer or none

Patch: Available

Exploitation evidence

Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 9 Nov 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 9 Nov 2026.

Disclosed: The CVE record is public on cve.org. Its publication is t = 0.
Detectable: A public nuclei template can find exposed instances, for defenders and attackers alike.
Weaponized: A Metasploit exploit module or Exploit-DB entry exists (Metasploit scanner modules do not count), or CISA SSVC or the CVSS exploit maturity reports a public proof of concept.
Exploited in the wild: CISA KEV lists it, CISA SSVC rates exploitation active, or a source reports attacks.
Observed by OffSeq Mirage: OffSeq Mirage honeypot sensors recorded attack traffic for this CVE, or found exposed hosts without attack traffic.

Moments are spaced evenly, not to scale; a dashed line marks a gap of six months or more. Deltas count from t = 0. Sources that give only a date (CISA KEV, Exploit-DB, or a time of exactly 00:00Z) read “same day” rather than hours. Metasploit modules carry the flaw’s disclosure date, not their release date, and nuclei templates carry no date, so both appear above but not on the timeline.

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Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
FrodoBotsFrodoBots EarthRover Mini+ firmware	Affected =6.2.4_6.2.5_0.614.0	Fixed in–

AI-suggested

The vendor has addressed the highest-impact vulnerabilities by revoking hard-coded cloud credentials and restricting remote command execution to predefined commands per device. Remaining issues related to local interface access controls and firmware update mechanisms are being fixed in a firmware update currently in development and internal testing. Users should update to the latest firmware once available. Meanwhile, it is recommended to operate the device only on trusted, private networks and avoid connecting it to shared or untrusted Wi-Fi networks to reduce exposure risk.

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities in FrodoBots EarthRover Mini+ firmware version 6.2.4_6.2.5_0.614.0 allow remote code execution, unauthorized sensor access, sensitive data disclosure, and full device compromise. Exploits include hard-coded credentials, unauthenticated remote command execution via MQTT, exposed local interfaces without authentication, insecure firmware update mechanisms, and excessive privilege execution. These flaws enable attackers to control the rover remotely, access audiovisual streams, extract Wi-Fi credentials, and potentially pivot into the local network. The vendor has addressed the highest-impact issues and is developing a firmware update to remediate remaining concerns. Interim mitigation includes operating the device on trusted private networks only.

Impact

Exploitation may lead to unauthorized access to live camera and microphone feeds, fleet-wide remote root access and full robot control via MQTT, extraction of Wi-Fi credentials enabling lateral movement within local networks, persistent compromise through tampered motor-controller firmware, unauthorized posting to vendor Slack channels, and potential exposure of backend infrastructure via IAM credential misuse. The rover's mobility and sensor suite mean attacks could have both digital and physical consequences.

Summary

The FrodoBots EarthRover Mini+ firmware version 6.2.4_6.2.5_0.614.0 contains multiple critical vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-121685 involves hard-coded fleet-wide credentials embedded in the firmware, including AWS IAM keys, MQTT credentials, and a Slack webhook URL, accessible without privileges. CVE-2026-121686 allows unauthenticated remote root command execution via MQTT using these shared credentials. CVE-2026-121687 exposes local interfaces such as HTTP REST API, ADB root shell, and SSH without authentication, revealing sensitive information including plaintext Wi-Fi passwords and allowing full local device control. CVE-2026-121688 describes an insecure STM32 motor-controller firmware update mechanism using unencrypted HTTP and weak MD5 integrity checks without code signing, enabling malicious firmware replacement. CVE-2026-121689 details exposure of sensitive credentials including Wi-Fi PSK and /etc/shadow file via unauthenticated access. CVE-2026-121690 highlights that all processes run as root without privilege separation, so any service compromise results in full administrative control. The vendor has revoked hard-coded cloud credentials, scoped remote command execution to predefined commands per device, and asserts local interface risks require physical proximity and Wi-Fi access. Firmware updates addressing remaining issues are in testing and will be rolled out progressively.

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kb.cert.org/vuls/id/188754 (opens in a new tab)

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