CVE-2017-12695
CVE-2017-12695 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gm Shanghai Onstar with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Gm Shanghai Onstar
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An Improper Authentication issue was discovered in General Motors (GM) and Shanghai OnStar (SOS) SOS iOS Client 7.1. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to subvert security mechanisms and reset a user account password.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-12695?
- An Improper Authentication issue was discovered in General Motors (GM) and Shanghai OnStar (SOS) SOS iOS Client 7.1. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to subvert security mechanisms and reset a user account password.
- How severe is CVE-2017-12695?
- CVE-2017-12695 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-12695 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-12695?
- CVE-2017-12695 affects Gm Shanghai Onstar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-12695?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-12695 published?
- CVE-2017-12695 was published on 2018-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gm:shanghai_onstar:7.1:*:*:*:*:iphone_os:*:*
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