SinoTrack GPS Flaws Let Hackers Track or Hijack Vehicles
▼ Summary
– Vulnerabilities in SinoTrack GPS trackers could let attackers track vehicles and remotely disable fuel pumps if the tracker interacts with the car’s system.
– CISA issued a warning based on a researcher’s report, but the vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-5484, CVE-2025-5485) remain unpatched.
– Attackers can exploit weak authentication, as device IDs are printed on trackers and default passwords are often unchanged.
– CISA advises users to change default passwords and hide device IDs, as SinoTrack has not responded to coordination requests.
– Similar vulnerabilities were found in MiCODUS GPS trackers in 2022, but fixes were implemented after disclosure.
Critical vulnerabilities in SinoTrack GPS tracking systems could allow hackers to monitor vehicle locations and potentially disable critical functions like fuel pumps, posing serious risks to fleet operators and individual users alike. The flaws remain unpatched despite warnings from cybersecurity authorities, leaving millions of devices exposed globally.
Security experts recently uncovered two major weaknesses (CVE-2025-5484, CVE-2025-5485) in SinoTrack’s IoT platform, which connects GPS trackers to a web-based management interface. These trackers, widely used in fleet management, rely on a device-specific numerical ID and a default password for authentication, both of which can be easily compromised.
The primary issue stems from the tracker’s unique ID being printed directly on the hardware, making it accessible to anyone with physical or even visual access to the device. Attackers could extract these identifiers from online listings or simply guess them through sequential or random number generation. Combined with unchanged default passwords, this creates a glaring security gap that malicious actors could exploit to track vehicles or manipulate connected systems.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has advised users to immediately change default passwords and conceal device IDs wherever possible. If photos displaying the ID sticker are publicly available, removing or replacing those images is strongly recommended. Despite CISA’s outreach, SinoTrack has yet to respond or release patches for the vulnerabilities.
This isn’t the first time GPS trackers have faced such risks. In 2022, researchers identified similar flaws in MiCODUS devices, prompting the manufacturer to issue fixes. However, with SinoTrack remaining silent, users must take proactive measures to secure their systems.
For those relying on these trackers, vigilance is crucial. Regularly updating credentials, restricting physical access to devices, and monitoring for suspicious activity can help mitigate risks until an official solution emerges.
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(Source: HelpNet Security)
