CVE-2025-2121
📋 TL;DR
A critical vulnerability in Thinkware Car Dashcam F800 Pro allows improper access controls in the File Storage component. Attackers on the same local network can exploit this to access unauthorized files. Only users of this specific dashcam model with firmware up to February 26, 2025 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Thinkware Car Dashcam F800 Pro
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers gain full access to stored dashcam footage, potentially exposing sensitive location data, personal information, or compromising evidence.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to dashcam recordings and stored files, potentially exposing private video footage and location history.
If Mitigated
Limited to no impact if device is isolated from untrusted networks and proper network segmentation is implemented.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit code is publicly available on GitHub. Attack requires local network access but no authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Contact Thinkware support for firmware updates and monitor their website for security advisories.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Isolation
allDisconnect dashcam from all networks or place on isolated VLAN
Disable Network Features
allTurn off Wi-Fi and network connectivity in dashcam settings
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Physically disconnect dashcam from any network when not actively transferring files
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate dashcam from other devices
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check dashcam firmware version in device settings. If version is 20250226 or earlier, device is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check firmware version in dashcam settings menu (device-specific, no universal command)Verify Fix Applied:
No verification possible until vendor releases patched firmware version.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized file access attempts in dashcam logs
- Unexpected network connections to dashcam
Network Indicators:
- Unusual file transfer patterns from dashcam
- Multiple failed authentication attempts
SIEM Query:
No standard SIEM query available for embedded dashcam devices