CVE-2025-1298: TECNO com.transsion.carlcare · Authentication Bypass by Spoofing
Affects TECNO com.transsion.carlcareSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 11:07 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 40% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 14 Feb 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| TECNO com.transsion.carlcare | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Immediate mitigation should include identifying and inventorying all TECNO devices within the organization and verifying the version of the Carlcare app installed.
- Restrict or disable the use of the affected app version (6.2.8.1) on corporate-managed devices until a patch is available.
- Implement network-level controls to monitor and potentially block suspicious traffic to and from the Carlcare app, especially any anomalous authentication attempts.
- Educate users about the risk of account takeover and encourage vigilance for unusual account activity.
- Employ multi-factor authentication (MFA) where possible on accounts linked to the app to add an additional layer of security.
- Monitor threat intelligence feeds for any emerging exploits or patches related to CVE-2025-1298 and apply updates promptly once available.
- For organizations providing support or services to TECNO device users, consider additional verification steps for account recovery or support requests to mitigate spoofing risks.
- Engage with TECNO or authorized vendors to obtain information on patch timelines and coordinate remediation efforts.
Description
Logic vulnerability in the mobile application (com.transsion.carlcare) may lead to the risk of account takeover.