CVE-2025-9994 in BT-AP 111
Summary
by MITRE • 09/09/2025
The Amp’ed RF BT-AP 111 Bluetooth access point's HTTP admin interface does not have an authentication feature, allowing unauthorized access to anyone with network access.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/09/2025
The Amp’ed RF BT-AP 111 Bluetooth access point represents a critical security vulnerability due to its complete absence of authentication mechanisms within its HTTP administrative interface. This device, designed to facilitate wireless connectivity and network management, exposes its administrative functions to any individual who can establish network communication with the device, creating an inherently insecure configuration that violates fundamental principles of network security. The vulnerability stems from the device manufacturer's failure to implement basic access control measures, leaving all administrative functions, configuration options, and potentially sensitive network data accessible to unauthorized users.
This flaw fundamentally compromises the security posture of any network where the device is deployed, as it creates an attack surface that requires no credentials, passwords, or authorization tokens to exploit. The absence of authentication mechanisms directly aligns with CWE-305 authentication bypass vulnerabilities, where the system fails to properly verify user identities before granting access to protected resources. The vulnerability exists at the application layer of the network stack, specifically within the web server component that serves the administrative interface, making it particularly dangerous as it allows attackers to perform administrative functions without any prior knowledge of valid credentials or access permissions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access, as it enables potential attackers to modify network configurations, alter security settings, disable protective measures, and potentially establish backdoors within the network infrastructure. An attacker with network access could manipulate the device's Bluetooth settings, modify network parameters, or even use the device as a pivot point to launch further attacks against other systems within the network. This represents a significant risk to enterprise environments where such devices might be deployed without proper security assessments or monitoring, as the vulnerability creates an immediate path to network compromise that requires no specialized knowledge or tools beyond basic network connectivity.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must address both the immediate security risk and the underlying architectural flaw in the device's design. Organizations should immediately isolate affected devices on separate network segments with restricted access, implement network monitoring to detect unauthorized administrative access attempts, and consider deploying network access control lists to prevent unauthorized communication with the device's administrative interfaces. The most effective long-term solution involves replacing the vulnerable device with a model that properly implements authentication mechanisms, as the manufacturer has failed to provide any security updates or patches to address this fundamental flaw. This vulnerability also highlights the importance of conducting thorough security assessments of network devices before deployment and implementing the principle of least privilege to minimize potential attack surfaces, as outlined in various cybersecurity frameworks including the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and ISO/IEC 27001 standards.