CVE-2024-56897: Improper access control in the HTTP server in YI Car Dashcam v3.88 allows unrestricted file downloads, uploads

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2024-56897 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting yi car dashcam firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper access control in the HTTP server in YI Car Dashcam v3.88 allows unrestricted file downloads, uploads, and API commands. API commands can also be made to make unauthorized modifications to the device settings, such as disabling recording, disabling sounds, factory reset.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2025-02-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: yitechnology

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-24 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

yitechnology yi car dashcam firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 3.88

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.88

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-56897?

yi car dashcam firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-56897 being exploited?

CVE-2024-56897 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-56897 affect?

CVE-2024-56897 affects yi car dashcam firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Improper access control in the HTTP server in YI Car Dashcam v3.88 allows unrestricted file downloads, uploads, and API commands. API commands can also be made to make unauthorized modifications to the device settings, such as disabling rec

How urgent is CVE-2024-56897?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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