Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Some One2Track devices cannot operate when their SIM card has a PIN enabled. Because users must remove the SIM PIN for the device to work, a stolen device or SIM may be easier to misuse. The source bundle does not identify a patch, affected model list, or active exploitation.
Executive priority
Handle as a moderate physical-security and asset-management risk. It is not documented as remotely exploitable or actively exploited, but it weakens a basic SIM protection control for deployed tracking devices. Prioritize inventory confirmation and vendor guidance over emergency response.
Technical view
CVE-2019-20472 describes One2Track 2019-12-08 devices rejecting SIM cards with PIN protection, showing a remove-PIN-and-restart message. The CVSS vector is local, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, with high availability impact. The record does not provide CWE mapping, CPEs, or specific version ranges.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations or individuals still using One2Track tracking devices matching the 2019-12-08 description. The bundle does not provide exact models, firmware versions, or CPE identifiers, so asset confirmation requires inventory review against vendor or device records.
Exploitation context
No CISA KEV listing or cited active exploitation evidence is provided. Abuse appears to require local physical possession or theft of the device or SIM. The practical risk is reduced SIM protection and possible device unavailability when a PIN is configured.
Researcher notes
The public record is sparse: affected vendor/product fields are n/a, no CWE is assigned, and no patch is named. The core issue is a design or operational constraint around SIM PIN handling rather than a conventional remote software flaw.
Mitigation direction
- Check One2Track guidance for affected models, firmware status, and replacement options.
- Do not treat SIM PIN as a usable control for these devices.
- For lost devices, suspend the associated SIM through the carrier promptly.
- Use carrier account controls to limit misuse where available.
- Review whether these devices remain appropriate for sensitive tracking use.
Validation and detection
- Inventory One2Track devices and identify any matching the 2019-12-08 description.
- Confirm whether devices require SIM PIN removal to operate.
- Check vendor or supplier records for model and firmware details.
- Review carrier logs for unusual activity tied to device SIMs.
- Document compensating controls for stolen-device and SIM misuse scenarios.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.2 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H2.53.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.2MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.one2track.nl/CVE reference
- 20240729 Bunch of IoT CVEsCVE reference · mailing-list
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