CVE-2026-88956: CWE-306 Missing authentication for critical function in Botslab G980H
The Botslab G980H dash camera firmware has an authentication vulnerability in its root account accessible via the UART interface. This interface does not require a password, allowing unauthenticated physical access to privileged system functions. Additionally, the device's WiFi password is displayed during startup on this interface. An attacker with physical access could exploit this to gain root privileges and recover the WiFi password.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-88956 describes a missing authentication vulnerability (CWE-306) in the Botslab G980H dash camera firmware. The root account exposed through the UART interface does not require authentication, enabling an attacker with physical access to connect to this interface and gain root privileges. The UART interface also reveals the device's WiFi password during startup, increasing the risk of credential compromise. The vulnerability affects specific firmware versions =30010_QHG980HN5294SysFW+ and =58_QHG980HMCN5291SysFW+.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker with physical access to the device can gain root-level access through the UART interface and obtain the WiFi password. This compromises device security and network confidentiality, potentially allowing further unauthorized access to the local network.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix is currently documented. Physical security controls to prevent unauthorized access to the UART interface are recommended. Monitor vendor advisories for updates or firmware patches addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-88956: CWE-306 Missing authentication for critical function in Botslab G980H
Description
The Botslab G980H dash camera firmware has an authentication vulnerability in its root account accessible via the UART interface. This interface does not require a password, allowing unauthenticated physical access to privileged system functions. Additionally, the device's WiFi password is displayed during startup on this interface. An attacker with physical access could exploit this to gain root privileges and recover the WiFi password.
CVSS v4.0
Score 7.0high
Affected software
Botslab
G980H
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-88956 describes a missing authentication vulnerability (CWE-306) in the Botslab G980H dash camera firmware. The root account exposed through the UART interface does not require authentication, enabling an attacker with physical access to connect to this interface and gain root privileges. The UART interface also reveals the device's WiFi password during startup, increasing the risk of credential compromise. The vulnerability affects specific firmware versions =30010_QHG980HN5294SysFW+ and =58_QHG980HMCN5291SysFW+.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker with physical access to the device can gain root-level access through the UART interface and obtain the WiFi password. This compromises device security and network confidentiality, potentially allowing further unauthorized access to the local network.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix is currently documented. Physical security controls to prevent unauthorized access to the UART interface are recommended. Monitor vendor advisories for updates or firmware patches addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- icscert
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-10T15:31:03.083Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab5d4b7f7a7c541062e98a8
Added to database: 09/25/2026, 01:56:07 UTC
Last enriched: 09/25/2026, 01:56:53 UTC
Last updated: 09/25/2026, 02:58:14 UTC
Views: 4
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