Flock Safety LPR (License Plate Reader) devices with firmware through 2.2 have cleartext storage of code.
Weakness
The product stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource that might be accessible to another control sphere.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| License_plate_reader_firmware | Flocksafety | * | 2.2 (including) |
Potential Mitigations
Related Attack Patterns
References
- https://gainsec.com/2025/06/19/bird-hunting-season-security-research-on-flock-safety-anti-crime-systems/
- https://gainsec.com/2025/06/19/grounded-flight-device-2-root-shell-on-flock-safetys-falcon-sparrow-automated-license-plate-reader/
- https://gainsec.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/flock-safety-researcher-summary.pdf
- https://www.flocksafety.com/articles/gunshot-detection-and-license-plate-reader-security-alert