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Mercedes Me CVE-2018-18071

HIGH
Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information (CWE-319)
2018-10-09 cve@mitre.org
7.5
CVSS 3.0 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
7.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Oct 09, 2018 - 09:29 nvd
HIGH 7.5

DescriptionNVD

An issue was discovered in the Daimler Mercedes-Benz Me app 2.11.0-846 for iOS. The encrypted Connected Vehicle API data exchange between the app and a server might be intercepted. The app can be used to operate the Remote Parking Pilot, unlock the vehicle, or obtain sensitive information such as latitude, longitude, and direction of travel.

AnalysisAI

An issue was discovered in the Daimler Mercedes-Benz Me app 2.11.0-846 for iOS. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-319. An issue was discovered in the Daimler Mercedes-Benz Me app 2.11.0-846 for iOS. The encrypted Connected Vehicle API data exchange between the app and a server might be intercepted. The app can be used to operate the Remote Parking Pilot, unlock the vehicle, or obtain sensitive information such as latitude, longitude, and direction of travel. Affected products include: Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Me.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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