CVE-2025-47822: Flock Safety License Plate Reader · On-Chip Debug and Test Interface With Improper Access Control
Affects Flock Safety License Plate ReaderSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.4 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 17% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 27 Jun 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flock Safety License Plate Reader | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Mitigation should focus on both immediate and long-term measures. Firstly, organizations should enforce strict physical security controls around LPR devices to prevent unauthorized physical access, including secure mounting, tamper-evident seals, and surveillance of device locations. Secondly, Flock Safety should be engaged to provide firmware updates or patches that properly restrict access to the on-chip debug interface. Until patches are available, disabling or restricting debug interfaces where possible is advisable. Network segmentation should be implemented to isolate LPR devices from critical infrastructure, limiting potential lateral movement if a device is compromised. Regular audits and inspections of device integrity and configuration can help detect tampering attempts early. Additionally, organizations should monitor for anomalous device behavior or unexpected data patterns that could indicate exploitation. Finally, updating incident response plans to include scenarios involving LPR device compromise will improve preparedness.
Description
Flock Safety LPR (License Plate Reader) devices with firmware through 2.2 have an on-chip debug interface with improper access control.
References
- flocksafety.com/articles/gunshot-detection-and-license-plate-reader-security-alert (opens in a new tab)
- gainsec.com/2025/06/19/bird-hunting-season-security-research-on-flock-safety-anti-crime-systems/ (opens in a new tab)
- gainsec.com/2025/06/19/grounded-flight-device-2-root-shell-on-flock-safetys-falcon-sparrow-automated-license-plate-reader/ (opens in a new tab)
- gainsec.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/flock-safety-researcher-summary.pdf (opens in a new tab)