Meari IoT Cloud Platform OpenAPI Service
Overview
The Meari IoT Cloud Platform OpenAPI Service has been discovered to have significant vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers. Specifically, there are two authorization flaws: one allows authenticated users to change device configurations they do not own and the other gives access to sensitive information from any device by using its ID. These vulnerabilities could lead to unauthorized actions and exposure of personal data, including device credentials and owner details. Meari has not planned any fixes for these issues and did not respond to coordination attempts from CISA. Users of the platform are urged to reach out to Meari for support and should take precautions to secure their networks to prevent potential exploitation.
Key Takeaways
- Affected Systems: Meari IoT Cloud Platform OpenAPI Service (all versions), Meari
- Action Required: Users are advised to minimize network exposure for control system devices, ensure they are not accessible from the internet, and use firewalls to isolate control system networks.
- Timeline: Disclosed on 2026-10-01
Original Article Summary
View CSAF Summary Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow attackers to manipulate device configurations, trigger unauthorized behaviors, and access sensitive information such as device credentials, owner details, and network data without proper authorization. The following versions of Meari IoT Cloud Platform OpenAPI Service are affected: IoT Cloud Platform OpenAPI Service vers:all/* (CVE-2026-101104, CVE-2026-96613) CVSS Vendor Equipment Vulnerabilities v3 7.7 Meari Meari IoT Cloud Platform OpenAPI Service Missing Authorization Background Critical Infrastructure Sectors: Commercial Facilities, Information Technology Countries/Areas Deployed: Worldwide Company Headquarters Location: China Vulnerabilities Expand All + CVE-2026-101104 The Meari IoT Cloud Platform OpenAPI Service is vulnerable to an authorization flaw that allows authenticated users to manipulate the configurations of devices they do not own. This vulnerability enables attackers to perform unauthorized actions, such as altering device settings or triggering unintended behaviors, without verifying ownership or permissions. View CVE Details Affected Products Meari IoT Cloud Platform OpenAPI Service Vendor: Meari Product Version: Meari IoT Cloud Platform OpenAPI Service: vers:all/* Product Status: known_affected Remediations No fix planned Meari did not respond to CISA's coordination attempts. IoT Cloud Platform OpenAPI users are advised to contact Meari for support https://www.meari.com/en/downLoadCenter. Relevant CWE: CWE-862 Missing Authorization Metrics CVSS Version Base Score Base Severity Vector String 3.1 7.7 HIGH CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N 4.0 6.3 MEDIUM CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:H/SA:N CVE-2026-96613 The Meari IoT Cloud Platform OpenAPI Service is vulnerable to an authorization flaw that allows authenticated users to access the complete device shadow of any device by specifying its device ID. This vulnerability exposes sensitive information, such as device credentials, owner details, network data, and telemetry, without verifying any relationship between the requester and the target device. View CVE Details Affected Products Meari IoT Cloud Platform OpenAPI Service Vendor: Meari Product Version: Meari IoT Cloud Platform OpenAPI Service: vers:all/* Product Status: known_affected Remediations No fix planned Meari did not respond to CISA's coordination attempts. IoT Cloud Platform OpenAPI users are advised to contact Meari for support https://www.meari.com/en/downLoadCenter. Relevant CWE: CWE-862 Missing Authorization Metrics CVSS Version Base Score Base Severity Vector String 3.1 6.5 MEDIUM CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N 4.0 7.1 HIGH CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N Acknowledgments Gabriel Adams reported these vulnerabilities to CISA Legal Notice and Terms of Use This product is provided subject to this Notification (https://www.cisa.gov/notification) and this Privacy & Use policy (https://www.cisa.gov/privacy-policy). Recommended Practices CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of these vulnerabilities. Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the internet. Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolating them from business networks. When remote access is required, use more secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), recognizing VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. Also recognize VPN is only as secure as the connected devices. CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures. CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov/ics. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies. CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets. Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov/ics in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies. Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents. No known public exploitation specifically targeting these vulnerabilities has been reported to CISA at this time. Revision History Initial Release Date: 2026-10-01 Date Revision Summary 2026-10-01 1 Initial Publication Legal Notice and Terms of Use
Impact
Meari IoT Cloud Platform OpenAPI Service (all versions), Meari
Exploitation Status
No active exploitation has been reported at this time. However, organizations should still apply patches promptly as proof-of-concept code may exist.
Timeline
Disclosed on 2026-10-01
Remediation
Users are advised to minimize network exposure for control system devices, ensure they are not accessible from the internet, and use firewalls to isolate control system networks. When remote access is necessary, more secure methods like VPNs should be employed. CISA recommends performing proper impact analysis and risk assessment before implementing defensive measures.
Additional Information
This threat intelligence is aggregated from trusted cybersecurity sources. For the most up-to-date information, technical details, and official vendor guidance, please refer to the original article linked below.
Related Topics: This incident relates to CVE, Vulnerability, Critical.