CVE-2018-11478 describes an authentication bypass vulnerability in Vgate iCar 2 Wi-Fi OBD2 Dongle devices, affecting both the hardware and its firmware. This flaw allows attackers on the local Wi-Fi network to send arbitrary commands to a connected vehicle without authentication. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), the vulnerability is easily exploitable over the adjacent network with low complexity, potentially leading to high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the vehicle's systems. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:vgate:icar_2_wi-fi_obd2_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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