HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2020-16167
CRITICAL

CVE-2020-16167

CWE-306Published: August 7, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.1
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Missing Authentication for Critical Function in temi Robox OS prior to 120, temi Android app up to 1.3.7931 allows remote attackers to receive and answer calls intended for another temi user. Answering the call this way grants motor control of the temi in addition to audio/video via unspecified vectors.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-16167 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

robotemi1 product(s)
launcher os
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://www.mcafee.com/blogs/other-blogs/mcafee-labs/call-an-exorcist-my-robots-possessed/
ADVISORYhttps://www.robotemi.com/software-updates/
ADVISORYhttps://www.mcafee.com/blogs/other-blogs/mcafee-labs/call-an-exorcist-my-robots-possessed/
ADVISORYhttps://www.robotemi.com/software-updates/

All References (4)

→
https://www.mcafee.com/blogs/other-blogs/mcafee-labs/call-an-exorcist-my-robots-possessed/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
→
https://www.robotemi.com/software-updates/Vendor Advisory
→
https://www.mcafee.com/blogs/other-blogs/mcafee-labs/call-an-exorcist-my-robots-possessed/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.robotemi.com/software-updates/Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2020-16167
CVSS Score9.1 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-306
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 7, 2020

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2020-16167 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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