CVE-2018-11478 Missing authorization in n/a
Attackers on the local Wi-Fi network can send arbitrary commands to the vehicle via the unauthenticated OBD2 interface, potentially compromising vehicle safety.
- 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-2018-11478?
CVE-2018-11478 is a high-severity missing authorization 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 OBD port is used to receive measurement data and debug information from the car. This on-board diagnostics feature can also be used to send commands to the car (different for every vendor / car product line / car). No authentication is needed, which allows attacks from the local Wi-Fi network.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-11478?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vgate Icar 2 Wi-Fi Obd2 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11478?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-11478 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2018-11478 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-11478 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-54qf-xm33-5gg7.