{"id":49011,"date":"2025-06-05T08:23:58","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T08:23:58","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-09-28T04:00:19","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T10:00:19","slug":"cve-2025-44619-unprotected-wi-fi-transmission-in-tinxy-wifi-lock-controller-v1-rf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-44619-unprotected-wi-fi-transmission-in-tinxy-wifi-lock-controller-v1-rf\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-44619: Unprotected Wi-Fi Transmission in Tinxy WiFi Lock Controller v1 RF<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Tinxy WiFi Lock Controller v1 RF, a widely used smart lock solution, has been discovered to have a critical vulnerability, labeled as CVE-2025-44619. This vulnerability has a significant impact on both individual users and organizations that have incorporated this smart lock technology into their security systems. The vulnerability allows attackers to join the lock’s Wi-Fi<\/a> network without any form of authentication, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage.
\nThe importance of this vulnerability<\/a> cannot be overstressed. In a world where IoT devices permeate every corner of our lives and businesses, ensuring these devices are secure is paramount. This vulnerability exposes users and organizations to potential unlawful access<\/a> and data breaches, which could have dire consequences.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-44619
\nSeverity: Critical (9.1)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: System compromise and data leakage<\/a><\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Tinxy WiFi Lock Controller v1 RF | All versions<\/a><\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Tinxy WiFi Lock Controller v1 RF is configured to transmit over an open Wi-Fi network<\/a>. Given that no authentication is required to join the network, an attacker can easily connect to the network, gain access to the lock controller<\/a>, and potentially manipulate the lock’s status. Furthermore, if the lock controller is integrated into a broader security or IoT system, the attacker could potentially compromise the entire system<\/a> or leak sensitive data.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

The vulnerability might be exploited by sending specific packets to the lock<\/a> controller after joining the Wi-Fi network. An example of this might look like the following pseudocode:<\/p>\n

import socket\n# Join the open WiFi network\nconnect_to_wifi('TinxyLockNetwork')\n# Assume the lock controller's IP is known or discoverable\ntarget_ip = '192.168.1.100'\ntarget_port = 80  # Assume the lock controller runs a HTTP server\n# Create a socket object\nsock = socket.socket(socket.AF_INET, socket.SOCK_STREAM)\n# Connect to the lock controller\nsock.connect((target_ip, target_port))\n# Send a malicious packet to unlock the door\nsock.send(b'GET \/unlock HTTP\/1.1\\r\\nHost: ' + target_ip.encode() + b'\\r\\n\\r\\n')\n# Close the connection\nsock.close()<\/code><\/pre>\n
Mitigations<\/strong><\/p>\n
Until a vendor patch is released, it is recommended to implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) as temporary mitigation to monitor and control<\/a> network traffic to the lock controller. Regularly monitor the network for any unusual activities, and disconnect the device from the network when not in use.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Overview The Tinxy WiFi Lock Controller v1 RF, a widely used smart lock solution, has been discovered to have a critical vulnerability, labeled as CVE-2025-44619. This vulnerability has a significant impact on both individual users and organizations that have incorporated this smart lock technology into their security systems. The vulnerability allows attackers to join the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"vendor":[],"product":[],"attack_vector":[],"asset_type":[],"severity":[],"exploit_status":[],"class_list":["post-49011","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t