CVE-2026-75558 in G980H
Summary
by MITRE • 09/24/2026
The Botslab G980H dash camera firmware uses a hard-coded cryptographic key and initialization vector to protect WiFi credentials communicated by the device. An attacker who obtains the protected credential and extracts the cryptographic material from the firmware could recover the WiFi password and gain unauthorized access to the device network.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/24/2026
The vulnerability identified in Botslab G980H dash camera firmware represents a critical failure in secure key management practices, specifically involving the use of hard-coded cryptographic keys and initialization vectors for protecting Wi-Fi credentials during transmission. This flaw fundamentally undermines the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive authentication data exchanged between the device and associated mobile applications or cloud services. By embedding static secrets directly into the firmware binary rather than deriving them dynamically or storing them in secure hardware elements, the manufacturer has created a single point of failure that compromises the entire security posture of the device's network communications.
From a technical perspective, the use of hard-coded keys violates fundamental principles outlined in industry standards such as CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials and CWE-321: Use of a Key Past its Expiration Date or within an Incorrect Context. When cryptographic material is static and publicly accessible via firmware extraction tools like binwalk or Ghidra, it eliminates the element of secrecy required for effective encryption. An attacker can reverse-engineer the binary to extract these specific keys and initialization vectors, thereby decrypting any captured traffic that utilizes this scheme. This process does not require complex side-channel attacks or physical access beyond obtaining a copy of the firmware image, making the exploitation vector highly accessible to adversaries with basic reverse engineering capabilities.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe, as it allows for the complete compromise of Wi-Fi credentials stored on or transmitted by the device. Once an attacker successfully extracts the cryptographic material and captures encrypted packets containing user Wi-Fi passwords, they can decrypt these payloads in offline environments. This leads to unauthorized access not only to the dash camera itself but potentially to other devices connected to the same local network if password reuse is prevalent. Furthermore, this compromise facilitates man-in-the-middle attacks where an adversary could impersonate the legitimate server or device, intercepting further data exchanges and potentially manipulating video feeds or telemetry data sent by the vehicle.
This vulnerability aligns with MITRE ATT&CK techniques related to Credential Access and Defense Evasion, specifically T1552: Unsecured Credentials, which describes adversaries searching for sensitive information in local system files or configuration databases before exfiltrating it. The ability to recover plaintext passwords from encrypted channels indicates a failure in implementing proper secure boot mechanisms or hardware-backed key storage solutions such as Trusted Platform Modules (TPM) or Secure Elements commonly found in more robust IoT implementations. Without these safeguards, the device remains vulnerable to persistent compromise even after firmware updates if the underlying architectural flaw of hard-coded secrets is not addressed.
Mitigation strategies must prioritize the removal of static cryptographic material from the software layer. Manufacturers should implement dynamic key generation protocols where keys are derived per session or tied to unique hardware identifiers that cannot be easily replicated. Additionally, employing secure enclaves for storing sensitive credentials ensures that even if firmware is extracted, the actual secrets remain inaccessible due to physical and logical isolation within dedicated security chips. For users currently operating affected devices, it is advisable to change default Wi-Fi passwords immediately, ensure all available firmware patches are applied as they may address related configuration issues rather than just this specific cryptographic flaw, and consider isolating IoT devices on separate network segments with strict firewall rules to limit lateral movement in the event of a breach.