CVE-2025-30107

7.5 HIGH

📋 TL;DR

This vulnerability in IROAD V9 dashcams allows unauthorized users to modify device settings, disable critical functions, and turn off battery protection. Attackers could potentially cause physical damage to vehicles by sabotaging the car battery. All IROAD V9 dashcam users are affected.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:
  • IROAD V9 dashcam
Versions: All versions prior to patch
Operating Systems: Embedded dashcam firmware
Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes
Notes: Vulnerability exists in default configuration of affected devices.

⚠️ Manual Verification Required

This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.

Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).

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Recommended Actions:
  1. Review the CVE details at NVD
  2. Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
  3. Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
  4. Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution

⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Complete vehicle battery failure leading to fire risk, permanent vehicle damage, or disabling of critical safety systems while driving.

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Likely Case

Unauthorized configuration changes, disabled dashcam recording, drained car battery requiring jump-start or replacement.

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If Mitigated

Limited to unauthorized settings changes without physical damage if battery protection remains intact.

🌐 Internet-Facing: MEDIUM - Requires proximity to vehicle but could be exploited via Bluetooth or local network if exposed.
🏢 Internal Only: HIGH - Physical access to vehicle or local network access enables exploitation.

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ✅ No
Weaponized: UNKNOWN
Unauthenticated Exploit: ⚠️ Yes
Complexity: LOW

Exploitation requires physical proximity or local network access to the dashcam.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: Check vendor for latest firmware update

Vendor Advisory: https://iroad-dashcam.nl/iroad/iroad-x5/

Restart Required: Yes

Instructions:

1. Download latest firmware from IROAD website. 2. Copy to microSD card. 3. Insert card into dashcam. 4. Power cycle device to initiate update.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Disable wireless connectivity

all

Turn off Bluetooth and WiFi on the dashcam to prevent remote access

Navigate to Settings > Wireless > Disable all wireless features

Physical security measures

all

Park in secure locations and use steering wheel locks to deter physical access

🧯 If You Can't Patch

  • Disconnect dashcam from vehicle power source when parked for extended periods
  • Install dashcam in concealed location to reduce physical access

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check if unauthorized users can access dashcam settings via Bluetooth or local network without authentication

Check Version:

Check firmware version in dashcam settings menu under System Information

Verify Fix Applied:

Attempt to access settings without authentication after update - should be blocked

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

  • Unauthorized configuration changes in dashcam logs
  • Battery protection disabled events

Network Indicators:

  • Unexpected Bluetooth connections to dashcam
  • Unauthorized network access attempts

SIEM Query:

Not applicable - embedded device with limited logging capabilities

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