CVE-2025-5833
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 · uneditedPioneer DMH-WT7600NEX Root Filesystem Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Pioneer DMH-WT7600NEX devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the configuration of the operating system. The issue results from the lack of properly configured protection for the root file system. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-26077.
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 confidenceThe Pioneer DMH-WT7600NEX car multimedia receiver contains a root filesystem protection vulnerability where the operating system's configuration lacks proper data authenticity verification. A physically present attacker can modify or replace the root filesystem to bypass authentication mechanisms, gaining unrestricted access to the device without requiring credentials.
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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data= 3.05CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Physical
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/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.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Check the installed firmware versionAccess the device system settings or about menu to view the firmware version numberAffected if The firmware version displayed is exactly 3.05
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Inspect for physical tampering indicatorsExamine the device enclosure, screws, and ports for signs of unauthorized access, such as scratched tamper-evident seals, missing screws, or unusual modificationsAffected if Physical tampering evidence is present on the device chassis
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Verify root filesystem integrityIf debug or service mode is accessible, compare the current root filesystem hash or checksum against known-good values, or check for unexpected modifications to system filesAffected if Root filesystem shows discrepancies, unauthorized changes, or no integrity verification mechanism exists
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Confirm authentication bypass evidenceIf the device can be accessed, check for unexplained changes to user accounts, password settings, or authentication configurations that would indicate a previous bypass attemptAffected if Authentication settings have been altered without administrator action or credentials are no longer required
The device is affected if it runs firmware version 3.05 and lacks proper root filesystem data authenticity verification or shows evidence of physical tampering or configuration changes.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
From vendor dataRestrict physical access to the device to prevent unauthorized physical attacks. Monitor for vendor firmware updates from Pioneer that address the root filesystem protection deficiency.
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The advisory tells you what broke. It rarely tells you what actually worked. If you’ve dealt with this one, that detail is what the next engineer is searching for.
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- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
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