CVE-2026-81630

Deferred Deferred - Pending Action

Firmware Update Authentication Bypass in Botslab G980H

Publication date: 2026-09-24

Last updated on: 2026-09-25

Assigner: ICS-CERT

Description

The Botslab G980H dash camera firmware does not adequately verify the authenticity of firmware updates. The update process retrieves firmware through an unprotected connection and relies on an integrity value supplied with the firmware instead of a trusted cryptographic signature. A suitably positioned attacker who intercepts a firmware download, or an authenticated attacker who submits a crafted update, could install modified firmware and execute unauthorized code on the device.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-24

Last Modified

2026-09-25

Generated

2026-10-15

AI Q&A

2026-09-25

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-13

NVD

CVE-2026-81630

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
botslab	g980h_firmware	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-345	The product does not sufficiently verify the origin or authenticity of data, in a way that causes it to accept invalid data.

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Executive Summary

The Botslab G980H dash camera firmware lacks proper verification for firmware updates. It downloads updates over an unprotected connection and relies on an integrity value instead of a cryptographic signature. This allows attackers to intercept updates or submit malicious firmware, enabling unauthorized code execution on the device.

Detection Guidance

Detecting this vulnerability requires checking for unprotected firmware update connections and verifying the integrity of firmware files. Monitor network traffic for unencrypted firmware downloads and inspect update mechanisms for lack of cryptographic signature verification. Use packet capture tools like tcpdump or Wireshark to analyze update traffic for plain HTTP connections.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to install malicious firmware, gaining control over the dash camera. This might allow surveillance, data theft, or manipulation of recorded footage. Users could face privacy breaches or unauthorized access to device functions.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized code execution on the device, potentially compromising data integrity and confidentiality. For GDPR, this may result in unauthorized access to personal data, violating principles of data protection and user rights. For HIPAA, it could expose protected health information if the device processes such data, leading to compliance failures and legal penalties.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately isolate affected devices from untrusted networks. Disable automatic firmware updates if they use unprotected connections. Implement network monitoring to detect unauthorized firmware downloads. Contact the vendor for a secure update mechanism with cryptographic signatures. Block external access to update servers until a patched firmware is applied.

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