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CVE-2026-65936 silabs.com CVE debrief

A vulnerability in the RS9116W/SiWx917 module allows a malformed Bluetooth connection request to leak potentially sensitive information. This issue, detailed in a related research paper on Arxiv, has a CVSS score of 5.3, indicating a medium severity level. The vulnerability was published on August 13, 2026, and last modified on September 8, 2026. Defenders responsible for Bluetooth-enabled systems using the RS9116W/SiWx917 module should be aware of this vulnerability and assess their exposure to potential information leakage. The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information about the vulnerability. The Arxiv paper and Silabs community reference offer additional context but

Vendor
silabs.com
Product
WiseConnect
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.3
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-08-13
Original CVE updated
2026-09-08
Advisory published
2026-08-13
Advisory updated
2026-09-08

Who should care

Defenders responsible for Bluetooth-enabled systems using the RS9116W/SiWx917 module should be aware of this vulnerability and assess their exposure to potential information leakage.

Why it matters

Defenders should prioritize verifying the presence of this vulnerability in their Bluetooth-enabled systems, especially those using the RS9116W/SiWx917 module, and assess the potential impact of information leakage.

  • Verification of system exposure to Bluetooth-based information leakage
  • Assessment of potential data compromise due to malformed connection requests
  • Implementation of compensating controls to mitigate information leakage

Technical summary

The RS9116W/SiWx917 module is vulnerable to an information leak due to a malformed Bluetooth connection request. This issue is detailed in a research paper on Arxiv and has been assigned a CVSS score of 5.3. The vulnerability affects Bluetooth-enabled systems using the RS9116W/SiWx917 module, and defenders should prioritize verifying the presence of this vulnerability and assessing the potential impact of information leakage.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying the presence of this vulnerability in their Bluetooth-enabled systems, especially those using the RS9116W/SiWx917 module, and assess the potential impact of information leakage.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify the presence of RS9116W/SiWx917 modules in Bluetooth-enabled systems
  • Assess potential impact of information leakage
  • Monitor for updates from the vendor regarding remediation or mitigation strategies

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information about the vulnerability. The Arxiv paper and Silabs community reference offer additional context but do not provide specific details on exploitation or remediation.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-65936 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-65936

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-65936 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-65936

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.