CVE-2018-11476 Auth bypass in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

The Vgate iCar 2 Wi-Fi OBD2 Dongle exposes an unencrypted wireless network, allowing unauthorized attackers within range to connect and access vehicle data.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2018-11476?

CVE-2018-11476 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 May 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered on Vgate iCar 2 Wi-Fi OBD2 Dongle devices. The dongle opens an unprotected wireless LAN that cannot be configured with encryption or a password. This enables anyone within the range of the WLAN to connect to the network without authentication.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-11476?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Vgate Icar 2 Wi-Fi Obd2 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11476?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-11476 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2018-11476 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-11476 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xww4-pqp6-xq6h.

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