# 2021 Honda Civic infotainment system can be jailbroken via USB — flaw uses public Android test keys to install unauthorized apps, enables for 'EvilValet' attacks

> Software architect Eric McDonald discovered that the infotainment system of their 2021 Honda Civic has a glaring vulnerability through its front USB port.

- **Source:** [Tom's Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/2021-honda-civic-infotainment-system-can-be-jailbroken-via-usb-flaw-uses-public-android-test-keys-to-install-unauthorized-apps-enables-for-evilvalet-attacks?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a312f2cf1edde970151174a)
- **Published:** 2026-06-16
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #honda #android #civic #infotainment #system #test #apps #attacks
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a312f2cf1edde970151174a

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