CVE-2025-2120
Thinkware Car Dashcam F800 Pro Configuration File hostapd.conf cleartext storage in a file or on disk
Description
A vulnerability was found in Thinkware Car Dashcam F800 Pro up to 20250226. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /tmp/hostapd.conf of the component Configuration File Handler. The manipulation leads to cleartext storage in a file or on disk. It is possible to launch the attack on the physical device. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
INFO
Published Date :
March 9, 2025, 11:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 22, 2025, 2:31 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-2120
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Securely store configuration files and sensitive data.
- Implement encryption for sensitive data at rest.
- Review and restrict access to configuration files.
- Apply vendor patches or updates when available.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-2120 has a 2 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-2120.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/geo-chen/Thinkware-Dashcam | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.299033 | Permissions Required VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.299033 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.507327 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://github.com/geo-chen/Thinkware-Dashcam | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-2120 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-2120
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
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CVE-2025-2120 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Reanalysis by [email protected]
Jul. 22, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:thinkwarestore:f800_pro_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 20250226 OR cpe:2.3:h:thinkwarestore:f800_pro:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:thinkware:f800_pro_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:thinkware:f800_pro:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Changed CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:thinkwarestore:f800_pro_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 20250226 OR cpe:2.3:h:thinkwarestore:f800_pro:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:thinkware:f800_pro_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:thinkware:f800_pro:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 28, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-312 Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:thinkwarestore:f800_pro_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 20250226 OR cpe:2.3:h:thinkwarestore:f800_pro:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/geo-chen/Thinkware-Dashcam Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/geo-chen/Thinkware-Dashcam Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.299033 Types: Permissions Required, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?id.299033 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?submit.507327 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Mar. 10, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/geo-chen/Thinkware-Dashcam -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 09, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability was found in Thinkware Car Dashcam F800 Pro up to 20250226. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /tmp/hostapd.conf of the component Configuration File Handler. The manipulation leads to cleartext storage in a file or on disk. It is possible to launch the attack on the physical device. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CVSS V2 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N) Added CWE CWE-312 Added CWE CWE-313 Added Reference https://github.com/geo-chen/Thinkware-Dashcam Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.299033 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.299033 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.507327