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CVE-2018-11477 Details
Description
An issue was discovered on Vgate iCar 2 Wi-Fi OBD2 Dongle devices. The data packets that are sent between the iOS or Android application and the OBD dongle are not encrypted. The combination of this vulnerability with the lack of wireless network protection exposes all transferred car data to the public.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
No SSVC data is available for this CVE.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/May/66 | CVE | Mailing ListThird Party Advisory |
| https://www.sec-consult.com/en/blog/advisories/unprotected-wifi-access-unencrypted-data-transfer-in-vgate-icar2-wifi-obd2-dongle/ | CVE | Third Party Advisory |
| http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/May/66 | [email protected] | Mailing ListThird Party Advisory |
| https://www.sec-consult.com/en/blog/advisories/unprotected-wifi-access-unencrypted-data-transfer-in-vgate-icar2-wifi-obd2-dongle/ | [email protected] | Third Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-319 | Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| vgate icar 2 wi-fi obd2 firmware | All versions |
CPE
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| vgate icar 2 wi-fi obd2 | All versions |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Oct 3, 2019 | CWE Remap | [email protected] |
| Jul 5, 2018 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |