CVE-2026-18411: CWE-321 Use of hard-coded cryptographic key in Acrisure KARR BT
CVE-2026-18411 describes a vulnerability in the Acrisure KARR BT automotive anti-theft system where a hard-coded Bluetooth authentication key is used across devices. This allows an attacker within Bluetooth range to issue unauthorized commands to the vehicle, potentially unlocking doors or disabling engine immobilization. The vulnerability has a high severity score of 7.2 and does not currently have a known patch or official remediation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Acrisure KARR BT security system uses a shared, hard-coded cryptographic key for Bluetooth authentication across affected devices. This weakness (CWE-321) enables an attacker in Bluetooth proximity to bypass authentication controls and send unauthorized commands to the vehicle, such as unlocking doors or disabling engine immobilization. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack requires adjacent network access with low complexity and no privileges or user interaction, resulting in high impact on integrity and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker within Bluetooth range can exploit the hard-coded key to gain unauthorized access to vehicle functions, including unlocking doors and disabling engine immobilization. This compromises vehicle security and could lead to theft or unauthorized use. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should limit Bluetooth exposure and monitor for suspicious activity. No official fix or temporary mitigation has been published by the vendor.
CVE-2026-18411: CWE-321 Use of hard-coded cryptographic key in Acrisure KARR BT
Description
CVE-2026-18411 describes a vulnerability in the Acrisure KARR BT automotive anti-theft system where a hard-coded Bluetooth authentication key is used across devices. This allows an attacker within Bluetooth range to issue unauthorized commands to the vehicle, potentially unlocking doors or disabling engine immobilization. The vulnerability has a high severity score of 7.2 and does not currently have a known patch or official remediation.
CVSS v4.0
Score 7.2high
Affected software
Acrisure
KARR BT
Acrisure
DR-100
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Acrisure KARR BT security system uses a shared, hard-coded cryptographic key for Bluetooth authentication across affected devices. This weakness (CWE-321) enables an attacker in Bluetooth proximity to bypass authentication controls and send unauthorized commands to the vehicle, such as unlocking doors or disabling engine immobilization. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack requires adjacent network access with low complexity and no privileges or user interaction, resulting in high impact on integrity and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker within Bluetooth range can exploit the hard-coded key to gain unauthorized access to vehicle functions, including unlocking doors and disabling engine immobilization. This compromises vehicle security and could lead to theft or unauthorized use. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should limit Bluetooth exposure and monitor for suspicious activity. No official fix or temporary mitigation has been published by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- icscert
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-30T17:01:44.405Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a73a38ebf8831d53973c577
Added to database: 08/05/2026, 20:56:46 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 17:31:10 UTC
Last updated: 09/19/2026, 15:21:47 UTC
Views: 68
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