CVE-2026-85496 Botslab G980H Dashcams Generation of Predictable Numbers or Identifiers
An attacker can predict session identifiers to bypass authorization controls on Botslab G980H dashcams via adjacent network access.
- 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-2026-85496?
CVE-2026-85496 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Botslab G980H, published on 24 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Botslab G980H dash camera firmware generates session identifiers using a small sequential value space rather than a suitably unpredictable source. An unauthenticated attacker with adjacent network access and knowledge that an active session exists could potentially determine a valid session identifier and use it to bypass intended authorization controls.
Weakness: CWE-340
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-85496?
How do I fix CVE-2026-85496?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-85496 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-2026-85496 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-85496 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vpm9-3wq4-5rch.