UART port of the Wi-Fi module controller is open to access

This vulnerability allows an attacker with physical access to the device to fully extract the firmware and internal memory contents. As a result: · Firmware Intellectual Property Exposure: Proprietary firmware, algorithms and implementation details can be copied, reverse engineered or reused. · Credential and Key Disclosure: Sensitive data potentially stored in firmware or memory (such as Wi-Fi credentials, encryption keys, or API tokens) may be exposed. · Device Cloning and Counterfeiting: Extracted firmware can be flashed onto other hardware, enabling unauthorized device replication. · Firmware Modification and Malicious Reprogramming: Attackers could modify the firmware to introduce malicious functionality, persistent backdoors, or altered device behaviour. · Loss of User Privacy: Modified firmware could silently collect or transmit sensor data or network information without user consent. While exploitation requires physical access, the absence of basic hardware security protections significantly lower the barrier for firmware compromise and poses a serious risk to device security and intellectual property.