Advisory Details

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of CarlinKit CPC200-CCPA devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the configuration of the wireless hotspot. The issue results from the use of hard-coded credentials. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system.

06/05/24 – ZDI contacted the vendor’s support team via email
07/12/24 – ZDI sent a second PSIRT contact request to CarlinKit support team
11/13/24 – ZDI asked for updates
02/18/25 – ZDI informed the vendor that since we have not received a response, we will publish the report as a 0-day advisory

• 2025-03-11 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
• 2025-03-25 - Coordinated public release of advisory
• 2025-03-25 - Advisory Updated