# Ford Sync3 drive-by attack

**URL:** <https://www.twit.community/t/ford-sync3-drive-by-attack/15139>\
**Category:** EVs and Car Tech\
**Created:** [August 15, 2023, 7:47am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/ford-sync3-drive-by-attack/15139 "2023-08-15T07:47:57Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 15, 2023, 7:47am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/ford-sync3-drive-by-attack/15139/1 "2023-08-15T07:47:57Z")

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@Leo, do you still have the Mustang MachE?

The Sync3 system from Ford is vulnerable to a drive-by Wi-Fi attack and Ford recommends disabling the Wi-Fi until they can issue a patch.

Texas Instruments says the vulnerable Wi-Fi chip rates a CVE score of between 8.8 and 9.6.

> **[Ford SYNC 3 infotainment vulnerable to Wi-Fi hijacking](https://www.theregister.com/2023/08/14/ford_sync_vulnerability/)**
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> Don't panic, says automaker, but if you do, just turn off wireless for now