unlocking any car from X brand in most of the world
Summary
A security research collaboration analyzes a major automaker's connected car platform, uncovering insecure admin tooling, exposed OpenIDM identity management, and weak API protections. The write-up details a chain of access from vehicle identifiers to admin credentials and token-based MFA bypass, culminating in the ability to remotely command cars, highlighting critical IAM and API security flaws in connected automotive ecosystems.