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CWE-259Weakness · CWE-259

CVE-2025-2343

HIGH · 7.5 CVSS v3.1 Published 2025-03-16
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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80/100
Remediation priority · High
No privileges Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IROAD Dash Cam X5 and Dash Cam X6 up to 20250308. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Device Pairing. The manipulation leads to hard-coded credentials. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · moderate confidence

The IROAD Dash Cam X5 and X6 devices contain hard-coded credentials embedded in the firmware for the Device Pairing component. An attacker with access to the local network can exploit these credentials to gain unauthorized access to the dash cam functionality. The high attack complexity suggests the credentials may be obfuscated or require specific conditions to exploit.

MitigationSince the vendor has not responded to disclosure, implement network segmentation to isolate dash cams from untrusted networks, change default credentials if exposed through the companion app, and monitor for unauthorized access attempts.

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From the vector
Attack vector
Adjacent
Complexity
High
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

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  1. Confirm device model and firmware version
    Access the dash cam through its companion app or web interface and retrieve the device model (X5 or X6) and firmware version information. This is typically found in the device settings or status screen of the IROAD mobile application.
    Affected if The device model is IROAD Dash Cam X5 or X6, regardless of firmware version, as the hardcoded credentials exist in the firmware for these models.
  2. Verify Device Pairing component is enabled
    Check the dash cam settings through the companion app or device web interface for the Device Pairing or Pairing feature status. Look for options related to Wi-Fi pairing, remote access, or cloud connection that enable the pairing functionality.
    Affected if The Device Pairing component is enabled and accessible, which exposes the hardcoded credential vulnerability to anyone on the local network.
  3. Check network accessibility of pairing interface
    Scan the local network for open ports or services related to the dash cam pairing functionality. Use network scanning tools (such as nmap) to identify if ports or services associated with device pairing are listening and reachable from the network.
    Affected if The Device Pairing interface is reachable from the local network, allowing an attacker to attempt authentication with the hardcoded credentials.
  4. Inspect for default or hardcoded credentials in use
    Review any accessible configuration files, companion app settings, or device documentation for credential patterns. Compare any observed default credentials against known hardcoded values if discovered through security research.
    Affected if Default credentials are still in use for the pairing component, indicating the hardcoded credentials may still be valid.
  5. Review access logs for unauthorized pairing attempts
    Check companion app logs, device logs (if accessible), or network monitoring tools for failed authentication attempts, unfamiliar device pairings, or connections from unknown IP addresses to the dash cam.
    Affected if There are signs of unauthorized access attempts or unknown devices paired to the dash cam, suggesting potential exploitation.

A user is affected if they own an IROAD Dash Cam X5 or X6 with the Device Pairing component enabled and accessible on their local network, as the hardcoded credentials embedded in the firmware can be exploited by any local network attacker.

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From vendor data
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Since the vendor has not responded to disclosure, implement network segmentation to isolate dash cams from untrusted networks, change default credentials if exposed through the companion app, and monitor for unauthorized access attempts.

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