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CyberQuest 2025 - Final - Matterware Detective

Description

Matterware Detective

You, seeker among the countless worlds, should already feel this truth in your heart. For only by knowing a thing’s true name may one’s spirit reach out and touch its essence.

What is the hardware version string that the device advertises?

Remarks from the authors:

  • You will need the provided hardware.
  • Start with the “Mission: Comission #2” challenge first.
  • Device needs to be USB powered. There is no battery. You should see some e-ink flashes.
  • The device is already on the Wi-Fi network, there is no need for special Bluetooth LE equipment.
  • If a pairing/commissioning fails for whatever reason, it is recommended to restart the device before the next try. Click the small RST button shortly on the device.

Challenge difficulty: medium

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Metadata

Solution

On the homeassistant webserver, after commissioning the device, there is a page where we can query information about the device.

Device data

Flag: CQ25{sn_wh4ts_th3_m4tt3r}