VDB-389493 · CVE-2026-16101 · GCVE-0-2026-16101

Silicon Labs WiseConnect up to 2.13.x/4.0.x improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Silicon Labs WiseConnect up to 2.13.x/4.0.x. Impacted is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in improper authentication. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-16101. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Silicon Labs WiseConnect up to 2.13.x/4.0.x. This affects some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Spoofing an already bonded device can force either RS9116W or SiWx917 to re-pair/bond with a rogue device. See V1 in BLERP paper below

The advisory is shared at docs.silabs.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-16101 since 07/17/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2.14.0 or 4.1.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Silicon Labs

Name

WiseConnect

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv2info

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VulDB Base Score: 🔒
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
Price Prediction: 🔍
Current Price Estimation: 🔒

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
Active Actors: 🔍
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: WiseConnect 2.14.0/4.1.0

Timelineinfo

07/17/2026 CVE reserved
08/13/2026 +27 days Advisory disclosed
08/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: docs.silabs.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-16101 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-16101
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-389493

Entryinfo

Created: 08/13/2026 16:42
Changes: 08/13/2026 16:42 (53)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103