CVE-2024-38279
mediumpriority · track · 18OT risk · elevatedEPSS 0.003 · 17 %ileEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
The affected product is vulnerable to an attacker modifying the bootloader by using custom arguments to bypass authentication and gain access to the file system and obtain password hashes.
remediations
Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.
No vendor fix yet; a mitigation is available.
- MitigationVigilant Fixed LPR Coms Box (BCAV1F2-C600)cisa_csaf_ot
CVE-2024-38279: Additional mitigation consists in limiting the physical access to the device by following the best practices for device mounting.
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · low–medium · 1.7–5.1
ssvc
A stakeholder decision — act, attend, or track — from exploitation and impact.
weaknesses
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affected products (4)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
- motorola vigilant fixed lpr coms box firmware≤ 3.1.171.9nvdUScpe:2.3:o:motorola:vigilant_fixed_lpr_coms_box_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
advisories (1)
Vendor and ecosystem advisories describing this.
- ICSA-24-165-19Motorola Solutions Vigilant License Plate Readers2024-06-13icsa · cisa_csaf_otUS
Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to tamper with the device, access sensitive information and credentials, or perform a replay attack.
also known as (3)
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sources
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references (4)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
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