CVE-2024-23929 Pioneer DMH-WT7600NEX Telematics Directory Traversal

High 7.3 Published 31 Jan 2025 Updated 1 Jul 2025

Network-adjacent attackers can bypass authentication to create arbitrary files via path traversal, potentially leading to root code execution on Pioneer car stereos.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-23929?

CVE-2024-23929 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Pioneer DMH-WT7600NEX, published on 31 Jan 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to create arbitrary files on affected installations of Pioneer DMH-WT7600NEX devices. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed.

The specific flaw exists within the telematics functionality. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root.

Weakness: CWE-863

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-23929?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Pioneer Dmh-Wt7600nex Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23929?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-23929 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2024-23929 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-23929 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p9g6-6ppx-5qrr.