Auth bypass in Hyundai Gen5w L

CVE-2023-26246

An issue was discovered in the Hyundai Gen5W_L in-vehicle infotainment system AE_E_PE_EUR.S5W_L001.001.211214. The AppUpgrade binary file, which is used during the firmware installation process, can be modified by an attacker to bypass the digital signature check. This indirectly allows an attacker to install custom firmware in the IVI system.

Vulnerability class: Privilege Escalation

EPSS: 0.003 (25.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-26246?
CVE-2023-26246 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hyundai Gen5w L, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-04-27.
How severe is CVE-2023-26246?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2023-26246 known to be exploited?
4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.