CVE-2026-82708 in G980H
Summary
by MITRE • 09/24/2026
The Botslab G980H dash camera firmware contains a path traversal vulnerability in its HTTP server. An attacker with access to the device's WiFi network could submit a crafted request to access files within the device's removable storage that were not intended to be directly accessible through the web server. Exposed files could include recordings, images, diagnostic logs, or firmware files.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/24/2026
The Botslab G980H dash camera presents a critical security risk due to a path traversal vulnerability embedded within its HTTP server implementation. This flaw allows an attacker who has gained access to the device's local WiFi network to manipulate file system paths in incoming requests, thereby bypassing intended directory restrictions. By constructing maliciously crafted URLs that include sequence characters such as dot-dot-slash or encoded variants thereof, an adversary can navigate outside the designated web root and traverse deeper into the device's storage hierarchy. This lack of proper input validation on path components enables unauthorized access to sensitive data structures that are not meant to be exposed through the public-facing web interface.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant as it compromises the confidentiality of user-generated content and system integrity. An attacker can exploit this flaw to retrieve private recordings, personal images, diagnostic logs containing network topology details or device identifiers, and potentially firmware files which may reveal further implementation weaknesses for subsequent exploitation. The exposure of such data violates user privacy expectations and could facilitate more advanced attacks if sensitive credentials or configuration parameters are stored within accessible directories. Since the vulnerability requires only local WiFi access, it is particularly dangerous in environments where devices connect to unsecured networks or when attackers have physical proximity to target vehicles equipped with these cameras.
From a technical classification perspective, this issue aligns directly with CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory, which describes flaws allowing traversal outside restricted areas. In the context of offensive security frameworks, this vulnerability supports techniques categorized under ATT&CK ID T1083: File and Directory Discovery, as it enables enumeration and retrieval of files from the target system without authentication or with insufficient authorization checks. The root cause typically stems from concatenating user-supplied input directly into file paths without sanitizing relative path sequences that allow upward navigation in the directory tree.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing strict input validation to reject any request containing path traversal characters before they are processed by the file system handler. Developers must ensure that all requested files reside within a predefined, restricted base directory using canonicalization techniques to resolve symbolic links and relative paths safely. Additionally, applying the principle of least privilege ensures that the web server process runs with minimal permissions, limiting the damage even if an exploit succeeds. For end-users, immediate steps include changing default WiFi passwords to prevent unauthorized network access, disabling remote management features if not required, and regularly updating firmware to patches released by Botslab that address this specific path traversal flaw until a permanent fix is deployed.