Description

SinoTrack GPS tracking devices are experiencing significant cybersecurity concerns due to the identification of two high-severity vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities, found across all versions of the SinoTrack IoT PC Platform, could enable remote attackers to track vehicle locations and tamper with essential functions. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an advisory, highlighting that these vulnerabilities can be exploited through the web-based device management interface. Successful exploitation grants unauthorized access to user accounts, enabling actions such as vehicle tracking and, in some cases, the remote disabling of fuel supply. The root cause of these vulnerabilities, designated CVE-2025-5484 (CVSS 8.3) and CVE-2025-5485 (CVSS 8.6), lies in inadequate authentication protocols. Specifically, the system utilizes default passwords and device names that are derived from easily visible printed codes. These short, often numeric identifiers can be obtained through physical access to the devices or by examining publicly available images online, such as those found on auction sites like eBay. Attackers can leverage the predictable, incremental nature of these numeric usernames to efficiently locate and compromise numerous active devices. Furthermore, users should refrain from sharing or posting images of their devices that display serial numbers or other identifying information. If such images already exist, it is advised to remove or censor them to prevent exploitation. As a broader security measure, organizations and entities utilizing GPS trackers are urged to review and tighten their access control settings, limiting the exposure of management interfaces to the public internet.