CVE-2026-9222 in Setracker2 Parental Control App package com.tgelec.setracker
Summary
by MITRE • 06/26/2026
Setracker2 Android Companion App com.tgelec.setracker versions 3.1.5 and prior only require the password hash when authenticating with backend services from the client. This could allow an attacker, who knows the hash, to authenticate and gain full access.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/26/2026
The Setracker2 Android companion application presents a critical authentication vulnerability that undermines the security posture of connected IoT devices. This flaw exists in versions 3.1.5 and earlier where the application fails to implement proper client-side authentication mechanisms. Instead of requiring users to enter their full password credentials during the authentication process, the system only demands the password hash, creating a significant security gap that can be exploited by malicious actors.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper authentication protocol design within the mobile application's backend communication layer. When users attempt to authenticate with the backend services, the application accepts pre-computed password hashes without verifying the original password through proper cryptographic means. This approach violates fundamental security principles and creates an attack surface where credential compromise can occur through hash-based attacks or credential reuse scenarios.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability allows attackers who have obtained password hashes through various means such as network sniffing, database breaches, or other exploitation techniques to directly authenticate with the backend services without needing to know the actual password. The impact extends beyond simple unauthorized access as these compromised credentials can provide attackers with full administrative privileges over connected devices and potentially enable lateral movement within networks that depend on this application for device management.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-287 which addresses improper authentication issues in software systems, specifically targeting weak authentication mechanisms that allow credential reuse without proper verification. This weakness creates an environment where attackers can leverage stolen password hashes to maintain persistent access to IoT ecosystems managed through the Setracker2 platform. The attack surface is further expanded when considering that many IoT devices rely on centralized management systems, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous for enterprise deployments.
Security mitigations should focus on implementing proper client-side authentication protocols that require users to enter their full password credentials during the authentication process rather than relying solely on hash values. The application should enforce cryptographic verification of user credentials before accepting any authentication requests and implement additional security measures such as multi-factor authentication. Regular security updates and proper credential management practices including secure hash storage with appropriate salt values should be implemented to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability across all affected versions.
This vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper authentication design in mobile applications that interface with backend services, particularly within IoT ecosystems where compromised credentials can lead to widespread security breaches. Organizations should immediately implement patches for all affected versions and conduct comprehensive security assessments of their IoT device management infrastructure to identify similar authentication weaknesses that could be exploited by attackers using techniques from the ATT&CK framework targeting credential access and persistence phases in cybersecurity operations.