D04
Device Basic Information
Device Type: Smart Thermostat Communication Protocol: Wi‑Fi, HTTPS Firmware Version: V2.0.4 Deployment Location: Office Function: Temperature regulation
Assessment Methods
Packet capture, firmware analysis, configuration audit
OWASP IoT Top10 Assessment
- I1 Weak, Guessable, or Hardcoded Passwords
Vulnerability: Weak web management password. Risk Level: Medium Remediation: Enforce complex password policy.
- I2 Insecure Network Services
Vulnerability: Built‑in web server has security flaw. Risk Level: Medium Remediation: Harden web server configuration.
- I3 Insecure Ecosystem Interfaces
Vulnerability: Cloud API can be abused. Risk Level: Medium Remediation: Implement API access control.
- I4 Lack of Secure Update Mechanism
Vulnerability: Update cannot be pushed automatically. Risk Level: Medium Remediation: Build periodic secure OTA update.
- I5 Use of Vulnerable and Outdated Components
Vulnerability: Outdated SSL library. Risk Level: Medium Remediation: Replace old crypto library.
- I6 Insufficient Privacy Protection
Vulnerability: Room temperature data continuously uploaded. Risk Level: Low Remediation: Optimize data collection frequency.
- I7 Insecure Data Transfer and Storage
Vulnerability: Historical temperature data not encrypted. Risk Level: Low Remediation: Encrypt locally stored history records.
- I8 Lack of Device Management & Audit
Vulnerability: No log for temperature setting change. Risk Level: Low Remediation: Record configuration modification events.
- I9 Insecure Default Configurations
Vulnerability: Web admin account remains default. Risk Level: Medium Remediation: Require password change at first setup.
- I10 Poor Physical Security
Vulnerability: Easy to remove device from wall. Risk Level: Low Remediation: Add anti‑tamper detection.
