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CVE-2018-15478: An issue was discovered in myStrom WiFi Switch V1 before 2.66, WiFi Switch V2 before 3.80, WiFi Switch EU befo

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CVE-2018-15478 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting wifi switch firmware, wifi button plus firmware, wifi button firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in myStrom WiFi Switch V1 before 2.66, WiFi Switch V2 before 3.80, WiFi Switch EU before 3.80, WiFi Bulb before 2.58, WiFi LED Strip before 3.80, WiFi Button before 2.73, and WiFi Button Plus before 2.73. The process of registering a device with a cloud account was based on an activation code derived from the device MAC address. By guessing valid MAC addresses or using MAC addresses printed on devices in shops and reverse

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score8.1 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-287
Published2018-08-30
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mystrom

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

mystrom wifi switch firmware UPGRADE
Affected: < 2.66 · < 3.80
Fixed in: 2.66, 3.80
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
mystrom wifi button plus firmware UPGRADE
Affected: < 2.73
Fixed in: 2.73
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
mystrom wifi button firmware UPGRADE
Affected: < 2.73
Fixed in: 2.73
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
mystrom wifi switch eu firmware UPGRADE
Affected: < 3.80
Fixed in: 3.80
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
mystrom wifi bulb firmware UPGRADE
Affected: < 2.58
Fixed in: 2.58
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
mystrom wifi led strip firmware UPGRADE
Affected: < 3.80
Fixed in: 3.80
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-15478?

wifi switch firmware: upgrade to 2.66, 3.80; wifi button plus firmware: upgrade to 2.73; wifi button firmware: upgrade to 2.73. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-15478 being exploited?

CVE-2018-15478 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-15478 affect?

CVE-2018-15478 affects wifi switch firmware, wifi button plus firmware, wifi button firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). An issue was discovered in myStrom WiFi Switch V1 before 2.66, WiFi Switch V2 before 3.80, WiFi Switch EU before 3.80, WiFi Bulb before 2.58, WiFi LED Strip before 3.80, WiFi Button before 2.73, and WiFi Button Plus before 2.73. The process

How urgent is CVE-2018-15478?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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