CVE-2026-121146 in iRA
Summary
by MITRE • 11/04/2026
This vulnerability exists in the iRA 2.0 and iRA.ev mobile applications due to the recording of authentication tokens in application logs used for development and debugging. A local attacker with an access to logs could exploit this vulnerability by retrieving and misusing the exposed session tokens.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow the attacker to impersonate the associated user and gain unauthorized access to vehicle related information and services.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/04/2026
The iRA 2.0 and iRA.ev mobile applications contain a critical security flaw rooted in improper handling of sensitive authentication data during application execution. Specifically, these applications are configured to log authentication tokens as part of their development and debugging processes. While logging is often necessary for troubleshooting software behavior, the inclusion of high-value credentials such as session tokens or access keys within these logs represents a fundamental failure in secure coding practices. This oversight transforms routine diagnostic outputs into a significant attack surface, effectively bypassing intended security controls by exposing the mechanisms that authenticate user sessions to any entity with read access to the application's local storage environment.
From a technical perspective, this vulnerability aligns closely with CWE-532, which classifies information exposure through log files. The presence of plaintext authentication tokens in logs violates the principle of least privilege and secure data handling standards established by industry frameworks like OWASP Mobile Top 10, specifically under categories related to insecure storage and sensitive data exposure. When an application writes session identifiers or cryptographic keys to local file systems without encryption or proper access controls, it creates a persistent artifact that remains accessible even after the user has logged out or closed the application interface. This persistence allows for offline analysis of captured logs, enabling attackers to reconstruct valid sessions long after they were originally generated.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe due to its potential for account takeover and unauthorized access to connected vehicle systems. A local attacker who gains physical or logical access to the device hosting these applications can extract the log files containing the exposed tokens. By replaying these stolen session tokens, an adversary can impersonate legitimate users without needing their passwords or multi-factor authentication credentials. This capability allows the attacker to bypass standard authentication mechanisms entirely, granting them unauthorized entry into vehicle-related information and services. Such access could lead to privacy violations where personal driving data is exfiltrated, but more critically it may enable malicious control over vehicle functions depending on the specific permissions associated with those tokens in the iRA ecosystem.
This exploitation path corresponds to several tactics within the MITRE ATT&CK framework for mobile platforms. It relates primarily to Collection techniques involving screen capture or file access from local devices, followed by Credential Access through theft of application credentials stored locally. The subsequent use of these stolen tokens falls under Defense Evasion as it circumvents normal authentication checks and potentially Lateral Movement if those accounts have privileges across multiple connected services or vehicles associated with the user profile.
To mitigate this vulnerability, developers must immediately remove all logging statements that output sensitive information such as API keys, session tokens, passwords, or personally identifiable information from production builds of the application. If debugging logs are required for post-release support, they should be implemented using secure mechanisms that do not persist sensitive data on disk in plaintext format. Implementing strict file permission controls ensures that log files are only accessible to the application itself and cannot be read by other apps or users on the device. Additionally, adopting automated static analysis tools during the software development lifecycle can help detect such insecure logging patterns before deployment. Regular security audits focused on data handling practices will further ensure compliance with modern mobile security standards and protect user privacy within connected vehicle environments.